Much of what we thought was true about Amazon rainforests has turned out to be not quite so. As perceptions sharpen, the value of the Amazon ecosystem is becoming more fully appreciated, as are the consequences of converting this forest to other uses. Even though the region’s forest can spring back after many assaults, continued deforestation, fire, and forest fragmentation might eventually lead to the formation of a stable, fire-prone scrub vegetation where rainforests now occur. To move toward lasting solutions to the knotty conservation and development problems that now face the Amazon region will require vision, a strong government presence, the continued growth of civic responsibility, agile NGOs, and vocal scientists.
As madeireiras e a conservação da fauna
As madeireiras e a conservação da fauna
A exploração de madeira na Amazônia ainda é predatória em muitas áreas, mas muitos empresários do setor vêm se beneficiando da ‘certificação’ do produto, ou seja, a comprovação por instituições idôneas do uso de técnicas de manejo que minimizam impactos ambientais. Para isso, é preciso atender a critérios econômicos, sociais e ambientais.