The amendment eliminates the requirement that landowners or companies get state authorization before converting forested land ...

A controversial amendment to Peru's forestry law is sparking outrage, as it eliminates the need for state authorization before converting forest land, potentially accelerating Amazon deforestation.

Gregg Brandalise was inspired to tell the story of how Dorothy Stang, a Catholic nun, fought for 40 years to save the Amazon rainforest and its people after watching the documentary ...

Amendment to Peru Law Raises Fears of Amazon Rainforest Destruction BOGOTA ... “The court admits the law violated Indigenous rights and (tribes) should have been consulted but it still endorses ...

A recent amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law is drawing fierce backlash from environmental groups and Indigenous groups that warn it could accelerate deforestation in the Amazon ...

It generates approximately BRL 275,000 in annual revenue, benefiting more than 500 people and helping preserve Brazil's Amazon rainforest biodiversity. "This initiative puts the Rio Novo community ...

Peru holds the second-largest share of Amazon rainforest after Brazil ... “The court admits the law violated Indigenous rights and (tribes) should have been consulted but it still endorses ...

The cattle farmers seek out new pastures, pushing the agricultural frontier ever deeper into the rainforest. “The Amazon offers far more land than anywhere else. There are over 50 million ...