Amazon Deforestation in Brazil

Soy farming and spraying the land near Sinop.
Greenpeace document a number of geographical areas in the Amazon, looking at the impacts of deforestation on various aspects of forest life. They look at people, natural wildlife and the landscape which has drastically altered as huge areas are cleared to meet agricultural demand. Soya plantations are the leading cause of deforestation in the region.

Unique identifier: GP0ZOR

Type: Image

Shoot date: 24/02/2006

Locations: Brazil, Mato Grosso

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Daniel Beltrá

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Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Amazon Deforestation Documentation in Brazil

Greenpeace document a number of geographical locations in the Amazon, looking at the impacts of deforestation on various aspects of forest life. They look at people, natural wildlife and the landscape which has drastically altered as huge areas are cleared to meet agricultural demand. Soya plantations are the leading cause of deforestation in the region.

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