Burnt Brazilian nut trees (Castanheira). These trees are a protected species under Brazilian law and are photographed here burnt and destroyed.
Trees such as this are set on fire during the burning season in the Amazon Rainforest, when large areas are lit by farmers to be cleared for cattle breeding and agriculture.
Tropical deforestation is contributing greatly to climate change and massive biodiversity loss. The protection of these ancient forests is crucial to preserving both biodiversity and the global climate.