From their computers, scientists and experts are translating technical data to allow us to see with new eyes what is happening with the Amazon.
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Alarming growth areas of deforestation in the Amazon
Until 2015 were lost 158.658 hectares of forest in Peru, according to the map of deforestation of Global Land Analysis & Discovery alert system.
Large-scale vs. small-scale deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon
Previously we presented maps of deforestation hotspots in the Peruvian Amazon for the periods 2012-2014 and 2015, respectively. In this MAAP we present a complementary analysis based on the size of the deforestation events.
Gold mining ramps up, pushes deeper into Peruvian reserve
New data indicate a big surge in gold mining in and near Tambopata National Reserve over the past few months.
Infoamazonia is a finalist in the Garcia Marquez Prize
Project of interactive map of ((o))eco is among the first in the category innovation in award from Fundación Nuevo Periodismo.
What are the countries most affected by deforestation?
A new high-resolution map created with the help of Google Earth shows the current status of forests in the world.
Indigenous lands in Brazil seen from space
Meet some of the indigenous territories in Brazil and see interactive maps showing deforestation in these regions.
24% increase in Amazon deforestation
Terra-i data show a large increase in deforestation in the Amazon countries, excluding Brazil.
Relationship between roads and deforestation in the Amazon
Using data about the roads in Amazonia and information on deforestation rates, it is possible see the influence of infrastructure in the advancement of destruction.
Deter: data visualization, 2011
Data alerts deforestation in the Legal Amazon, 2011 can be viewed in graphical and interactive map. View ratings for municipalities and operational Ibama bases.