According to the Forest and Land Authority deforestation of forests in the country fell from 300,000 to 76,000 hectares.
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LaInformación: Protesters block highway in protest against dam
350 protesters opponents of the construction of the Brazilian hydroelectric Belo Monte blocked the main road from the Amazon to protest against the controversial dam.
RoadFree: It is necessary just one road to destroy a forest
95% of forest loss occurs within 50 km of a road. Roads fragment natural habitats, degrade forest ecosystems, and put local communities and wildlife at risk.
EnergyPress: Bolivian oil company will explore the Amazon basin
The Amazon basin Madre de Dios, which involves the departments of La Paz, Beni and Pando-will be explored by two Chinese companies to find new oil and gas reservoirs.
Pro y Contra: Water quality in rivers Napo, Arabela and Curaray
Rivers Arabela, Napo and Curaray are in proper conditions for development of aquatic life, as for consumption, study says.
Amazônia.org: Tapajós hydroelectric divides lands and opinions
Lands of Pimental community will be cut by one of the hydroelectric dam planned for the region. Its population is divided between groups in favor and against the plant.
Andina: Government of Madre de Dios supports fight against illegal mining
The Regional Government of Madre de Dios expressed unconditional support for measures being taken by the central government to eradicate illegal mining in the region.
InfoRegión: Development Committee for Amazon rivers basin was installed
Committee is tasked to propose measures to improve social and environmental conditions of the population of the Loreto region.
Avina: Indigenous prepare proposal on climate change for COP20
COICA will present the proposals to the COP20 as well as contributions to boosting indigenous participation and regional consultation.
Rio Negro in Manaus is experiencing the sixth greatest flood since 1902
The level of the Rio Negro in Manaus, reached 29.36 meters yesterday, according to the National Water Agency (ANA). This is the sixth highest level ever recorded in the Amazon capital since 1902, when the river began to be monitored.