Cambios en la organización económico-espacial de la fruticultura en territorios de La Araucanía, Chile/Changes in economic and spatial organization of fruit growing in territories of La Araucanía, Chile

The article discusses the potential expansion of fruit growing in La Araucanía region, identifying territories that have an aptitude for future development. A historical analysis is carried out and a spatial model to define suitable areas is produced. The outcomes allow recognizing the existence of two specific areas: north Malleco, formed by Angol, Renaico and Collipulli; and north Cautín, integrated by the districts of Freire, Pitrufquén, Gorbea, Loncoche and Villarrica. In these spaces it is possible to further expand the activity but it requires to improve the infrastructure and to incorporate a territorial approach to regional economic development. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]