In a pioneering initiative, Amazonas state establishes standards to regulate the trade. The decision, however, encourages questions, especially regarding the use of mercury.
Monthly Archives: May 2013
IBAMA seized soybean in embargoed farms in Pará
More than 372 tons of soybeans were seized in the operation. Farmer used fraudulent notes to market the product.
Pará State launches campaign to combat deforestation
Objective is to to sensitize producers of the importance of environmental compliance. Campaign is the first made by a state in the Amazon.
Comparing the new forest law in Brazil and Peru
Despite being less rigorous than the previous version, the Brazilian Forest Code is more accurate and resourceful in protecting than the Peruvian.
Judge halts consolidation Tumucumaque Park
Justice determines conduct further public audiences in the counties encompassed by the park, created in 2002. Government did not comment.
Imazon: Mato Grosso leads clearcutting in April
State focuses 9 of 10 municipalities champions in deforestation. In the month, 140 km square were cleared throughout the Amazon.
Brazil cracks down on illegal mining
Troops are cracking down on illegal gold mining in an area that is home to an indigenous tribe.
A bridge too close
The project that linked Manaus to municipalities of the right bank of the Negro River promised progress but brought speculation, deforestation and violence.
G1: IBAMA creates base in Apuí in Amazonas State, to reduce deforestation
Municipality is the 2nd largest producer of livestock in the state, needing pastures. In May, Ibama applied over $ 2.5 million in fines for deforestation.
New audit promises control in Amazonas State Conservation Units
State starts control to discover how public policies are being applied in protected areas.