Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Deforested-Area-in-the-Amazon-27MZIFL6JP4G.htmlConceptually similarDeforested Area in the AmazonGP01K0ECompleted★★★★Deforested Area in the AmazonGP01K0GCompleted★★★★Deforested Area in the AmazonGP01K0HCompleted★★★★Smoke from Forest Fires in the AmazonGP01K0SCompleted★★★★Burnt Trees in Jamanxim National ForestGP018CMCompleted★★★★Burnt Brazilian Nut Trees in Jamanxim National ForestGP018A5Completed★★★★Burnt Trees in Jamanxim National ForestGP0189FCompleted★★★★Burnt Trees in Jamanxim National ForestGP018RTCompleted★★★★Dead Tapir in Jamanxim National ForestGP01G3MCompleted★★★★View AllGP01K0FDeforested Area in the AmazonArea in the Jamanxim National Forest deforested by man made fires to clear land for farming. Locations:Amazon-Brazil-Floresta Nacional do Jamanxim-Pará-South AmericaDate:10 Aug, 2008Credit:© Greenpeace / Daniel BeltráMaximum size:5616px X 3744pxKeywords:Aerial view-Agricultural land-Agriculture-Day-Deforestation-Destruction-Forest fires-Forests (campaign title)-KWCI (GPI)-Landscapes-Outdoors-Roads-Trees-Tropical rainforestsShoot:Amazon Fires and Agriculture DocumentationExtensive documentation of man made forest fires to clear land for farming and cattle. In very large areas the deforestation has caused devastating desertification of the land.The Amazon rain forest is being deforested at an alarming pace primarily for cattle ranching. Deforestation not only destroys biodiversity and displaces forest peoples but is also responsible for 75% of Brazil’s greenhouse gas emissions, making Brazil the world’s fourth largest climate polluter. Related Collections:Amazon Fires and Agriculture Documentation (Photo & Videos)
