Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon Rainforest
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has slowed by nearly half compared to the previous year, but there is still work to be done to end the destruction. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva aims for 'deforestation zero' by 2030.
Key Points
- Amazon rainforest lost 4,300 square kilometers in past 12 months
- President aims for 'deforestation zero' by 2030
- Cerrado savannah deforestation increased by 9%
Pros
- Significant reduction in deforestation compared to previous year
- Government surveillance and monitoring systems in place
- Efforts to protect the Amazon and Cerrado ecosystems
Cons
- July showed a 33% increase in tree cutting compared to the previous year
- Deforestation in the Cerrado savannah increased by 9%