Political group linked to logging companies and soybean production wants to overthrow the decree of creation of this unit that occupies 17% of the state.
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Green Wave Operation sweeps the Amazon looking for deforestation
With the help of helicopters, satellite imagery, computer and heavy vehicles Ibama increases operating throughout year.
With deforestation on the rise, the soy moratorium is renewed
Planting of soy in deforested area increased 57% compared to the previous harvest. Moratorium signed in 2006 worth up to January 31, 2014.
Ban on soy bean does not stop deforestation
Since 2006, soybean plantations in the Brazilian Amazon have led to more than 11,000 hectares of deforestation. Moratorium had been renewed.