National Service of Protected Natural Areas reported that 99% of the area of the National Park Otishi is in good condition.
Monthly Archives: January 2013
G1: Cyclists cross the Transamazonian road to analyze urbanization of the jungle
Three Brazilians will make a tour by bicycle at the Transamazonian road BR-230, to assess the impacts of urban expansion and infrastructure works carried out.
G1: “Our rivers are garbage dumps,” says geologist from Pará
The necessity of better treat to the rivers, according to the professor and geologist Milton Matta, is a factor that directly influences the quality of life of the population.
Madre de Dios: farmers affected by invasion of illegal miners demand action from the authorities
Farmers require dialogue and involvement of the authorities and respect for their land, in the buffer zone of the Tambopata National Reserve.
Tietinga: the elegant singer
The honoree this week in ((o)) eco is Cissopis leverianus, noisy bird with style and look like a tenor.
Colombia may double the size of Amazon reserve to include lands of uncontacted tribes
Colombia can double the size of the National Park Chiribiquete to make it the largest protected area in the Colombian Amazon, reports El Espectador.
Mato Grosso sanctions law that regulates REDD + in state
Next step is to strengthen the mechanism with the creation of a council manager. The goal is to control deforestation to reduce emissions.
Andina: There will be a water resources diagnosis in the Peruvian Amazon
The National Water Authority will hold a meeting in Iquitos with experts to finish the diagnosis of water resources in this area.
Socioambiental: Government recognizes the first Brazilian mosaic of protected areas that meets indigenous territories and conservation units
The Ministry of Environment recognized the first Mosaic Brazilian to include indigenous territories in its composition. Click to see in full screen
PNAS: Persistent effects of a severe drought on Amazonian forest canopy
Research results suggest that the occurrence of droughts in the Amazon often 5-10 years can lead to persistent alteration of forest cover.