Deforestation in the Brazil Amazon continues to pace well ahead of last year’s rate, shows data released today by Imazon.
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Brazilian institute warns increase of 427% in deforestation
In November, deforestation in the Amazon kept the rebound trend observed since August. Mato Grosso State had the highest increase.
Deforestation rises 889% in Mato Grosso, Brazil. Elections or forestry code effect?
IBAMA says that there are more control on field. Large farmers, the federal government and states say the new rules for regularization of rural properties, installed by the new Forest Code, advance.
G1: Imazon indicates high of 467% in deforestation in the Amazon in October
Data refers to the same month in 2013; Monitoring is unofficial. Rondônia was the state with more deforestation, according to the NGO.
Deforestation in Brazil increased in September, says Imazon
Increase of clearcutting was 290% compared to the same month in 2013 Even with enhanced surveillance, deforestation remains high in the region.
Podcast: New numbers indicate increased deforestation in the Amazon
According to Imazon, alerts deforestation of the last 12 months indicate that rebound from last year will continue in 2014.
Amazon deforestation speeds up in June, says Imazon
Forest loss reaches 843 km², an increase of 358% over the same period last year. Pará is the state with most deforestation.
Mapping Change in the Amazon: How Satellite Images are Halting Deforestation
Imazon is collaborating with the Brazilian state of Pará to combine real time satellite imagery and advanced mapping techniques to protect the rainforest.
Imazon: Deforestation plummets in February and March
Downward trend continues, but it is still early to know whether the decrease will be confirmed as there are clouds over the Amazon region.
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon increased 28% in 2013
2.256 square miles of rain forest were deforested in the “Legal Amazonia” between August 1, 2012 and July 31, 2013.