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Bolsonaro administration launches operation to tackle illegal logging in the Amazon

 Brazil’s environmental protection agency IBAMA has launched its biggest-ever operation to tackle illegal logging that is accelerating Amazon deforestation amid a surge in tree-felling since President Jair Bolsonaro took office.
Merco Press , 07 June 2019
tags Brazil, Timber, Brazil, Illegal logging, Brazilian Amazonia, Bolsonaro, south america

Amazon Deforestation Rising Under Brazil’s Bolsonaro

 Last month, the Amazon rainforest in Brazil lost trees at the fastest rate in 10 years. And experts blame activity by illegal loggers, who are helped by the easing of environmental protections under President Jair Bolsonaro.
Voice of America , 06 June 2019
tags Brazil, Timber, illegal timber trade, Bolsonaro, Timber, Beef, Soy, south america, deforestation

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