The Ministry of Environment formalized the recognition of “The Panguanas 3” and “The Panguanas 4” private conservation areas, with them would be recognized six areas in the Loreto region.
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Ecuador’s government shuts down indigenous rights organization over oil battle
More than a dozen government officials showed up at Pachamama’s office with a resolution by the Ministry of Environment that officially dissolved the organization.
Use of River Turtle in Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
In 2013, 445,900 young river turtle were released resulting from the implementation of management plans for the species.
Maranhão: the attack against Gurupi Biological Reserve and land of Awa Guajá
The last biome areas in the state are under intense pressure from deforestation, land grabbing and cattle. The Maranhão Amazon may disappear.
A large laboratory under threat of urban growth
Researchers alert to the risk of reserve used for research on Amazon to be isolated by the growth of the city of Manaus.
Balbina: good in Methane, bad in energy
Built in the late ’80s, hydroelectric created huge lake, more efficient in the greenhouse effect emissions than for energy generation.
Ecuadorian Government Shuts Down Environmental NGO Pachamama
The Ecuadorian government alleged that the organisation was “affecting the public peace”.
Justice suspends transmission line between Amazonas and Roraima
Federal prosecutors argued that indigenous affected by the construction of the transmission line were not consulted.
Liberation of sugarcane planting in the Amazon progresses in Senate
Proposal of ruralist senator is viewed with concern by environmentalists and can exacerbate deforestation in different regions of the forest.
Armed groups depredate forest in Amboró Park
Organizations discovered gangs who take large quantities of timber that sell in Yapacani