Nigeria: NCF Raises the Alarm Over Deforestation, Says Nigeria Lost 90 Percent of Forest Cover in 30 Years
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation has warned that Nigeria has lost nearly 90% of its forest cover in the past 30 years due to deforestation driven by illegal logging, agriculture, and urbanization.
Nigeria lost 90% of forest cover in 30 years, NCF warns
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation has raised alarm over the country's significant loss of forest cover, urging immediate action to combat deforestation as Nigeria has lost nearly 90% of its forests over the past 30 years.
More than 10 properties fined for illegal deforestation of 227 hectares in Paraíba
Over 10 properties have been penalized for illegally clearing 227 hectares of land in Paraíba, Brazil.
Court orders suspension of works around Fortaleza Airport after report of forest deforestation
A Brazilian court has temporarily halted construction at the Pinto Martins International Airport after allegations of illegal deforestation.
Police catches illegal deforestation in cerrado area in rural MT
The Environmental Military Police conducted an operation against illegal deforestation in the cerrado region near Cuiabá, Brazil.
Uganda: Forests Are Indispensable, Let's Protect Them
The article emphasizes the critical role of forests in human sustenance and biodiversity, highlighting the urgent need for their protection against deforestation.
WWF concerned about Easter eggs
WWF Finland warns consumers about the hidden issues within Easter egg packaging, particularly regarding cocoa production's impact on deforestation and child labor in West Africa.
Colombia: Baby grey titi monkey gets cuddly ‘mum’ ahead of return to wild
A baby grey titi monkey in Colombia is being rehabilitated with the help of a soft toy surrogate before being released back into the wild.
Operation destroys illegal mines and exposes craters, contaminated rivers, and devastation in protected area of Carajás
A major operation in Carajás, Brazil, has revealed extensive environmental degradation caused by illegal mining and logging activities.
MT Court upholds conviction of cattle rancher for environmental crimes in embargoed area of the Pantanal
The Mato Grosso Court of Justice upheld the conviction of cattle rancher Claudecy Oliveira Lemes for environmental crimes, including maintaining livestock on an embargoed area in the Pantanal.
Deputies approve urgency for a project that, according to environmentalists, harms Ibama's actions against deforestation
Brazilian deputies have approved an urgency motion for a project criticized by environmentalists for weakening the environmental oversight capabilities of Ibama against deforestation.
Motta says there is no forecast for voting on the project that limits operations against deforestation
The President of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, announced that there is currently no timeline for voting on a project limiting emergency measures against deforestation in Brazil.
Company fined over R$ 1.5 million for exploitation and deforestation of forest in MT
A timber company was fined R$ 1.5 million for illegal logging and deforestation in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, during a police operation.
Farmer is sentenced to recover nearly 132 hectares deforested in southern Roraima
A Brazilian farmer has been ordered by federal court to restore 131.78 hectares of deforested land and pay fines for collective moral damages.
Operation targets illegal charcoal scheme in MG and leads to the blocking of over R$ 55 million
An operation by the Civil Police of Minas Gerais has uncovered an illegal charcoal extraction and sales scheme, resulting in the freezing of over R$ 55 million in assets and the suspension of the involved companies' activities.
Chamber approves urgency of project to halt IBAMA operations after record number of actions against deforestation
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies fast-tracked a bill that restricts environmental agencies from halting activities in illegally deforested areas based solely on remote detection technologies.
Ecuador lost more than 1 million hectares of primary vegetation in 20 years
Ecuador has lost over 1 million hectares of primary vegetation between 2001 and 2024, according to data from the MapBiomas initiative.
Lula's government launches plan to reduce emissions after clashes with agribusiness over deforestation
The Brazilian government under President Lula has officially launched the 'Climate Plan' aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions amid tensions with the agribusiness sector.
Operation fights deforestation and imposes over R$ 28 million in fines in Amazonas
The first phase of Operation Tamoiotatá 6 has concluded, resulting in over R$ 28.2 million in fines for environmental violations in Amazonas, Brazil.
Trees 'disappearing' from the Himalayas, 2.2% green cover 'lost' in 2 years
A report indicates a concerning decline in tree cover in the Indian Himalayan region, noting a 2.27% reduction from 2021 to 2023.
Marina is considered for Lula's platform in SP while elections and soybean pressures increase deforestation
Environment Minister Marina Silva is being considered for President Lula's platform in São Paulo amid concerns of increased deforestation due to electoral pressures and the suspension of the soybean moratorium.
Maranhão Law remains in effect, after STF restarts judgment on the suspension of processes related to the soybean moratorium
The Maranhão Law continues to be in effect as the Supreme Court of Brazil restarts the judgment concerning the suspension of processes linked to the soybean moratorium.
Thousands of hectares of forest have been cut down: Actively fighting against the bark beetle and its consequences
Forestry operations are being carried out near Madona, Latvia, to eliminate the impact of the spruce bark beetle, which has weakened trees significantly and posed safety risks to the public and nearby infrastructure.
Deforestation of green area included by Ibaneis in aid to BRB could release 104,500 tons of carbon dioxide into the air, study points out
A study reveals that potential urbanization of a green area in the Federal District could release over 104,500 tons of CO2 due to native vegetation decomposition.
A new species of tree has been found and is already endangered
Researchers from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have discovered a new tree species, Clusia nanophylla, which is critically endangered due to deforestation.
Rwanda: Farmers Join Fight to Restore Forests in Eastern Province
Farmers in Rwanda's Eastern Province are actively participating in efforts to restore forests as the government aims to rehabilitate two million hectares of degraded land by 2030.
Folha, it's the indigenous people who bring order to our chaos
A Yanomami leader describes the cooperative ways in which Indigenous peoples navigate the forest, contrasting them with the destructive practices of industrial projects in the Amazon.
Environmental Inspection Embargoes 115 Hectares and Fines Irregularities in Southern Amazonas
The Environmental Protection Institute of Amazonas (Ipaam) has fined R$ 585,500 and embargoed 115 hectares of land near Humaitá due to illegal deforestation and agricultural activities.
Ibama destroys vehicles, machinery, and engines after reports of illegal mining in Pará
Ibama has destroyed vehicles and equipment used for illegal gold mining in the Jari Ecological Station in Pará following reports of increased illegal activity in the area.
Bicycle Path of Discord in Białowieża Forest
A controversial proposal to create a bicycle path from Hajnówka to Białowieża along an existing road could lead to the removal of thousands of trees in the Białowieża Forest.
Ibama fines farmer nearly R$ 500,000 for illegal deforestation in Ulianópolis, Pará
The Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) fined a farmer nearly R$ 500,000 for illegal deforestation activities in Ulianópolis, Pará.
Land Use: Plantations and Fields Instead of Tropical Forests
The conversion of forests into agricultural land has led to significant biodiversity loss and increased CO2 emissions, with agriculture being a major contributor to deforestation, especially in tropical regions.
STF blocks amendments for works causing environmental destruction
Brazil's Supreme Court, led by Minister Flávio Dino, has prohibited parliamentary amendments for projects deemed harmful to the environment, following petitions from transparency advocacy groups.
Area of forest equivalent to 49 football fields illegally deforested in the interior of the Amazon
An area of forest in Apuí, Amazonas, equivalent to 49 football fields, has been embargoed due to illegal deforestation activities as part of an environmental enforcement operation.
Amazonas remains among the states with the highest deforestation, despite historic decline in the Amazon
The Amazon state shows significant deforestation figures despite a historic reduction in overall Amazon deforestation rates.
Operation Tamoiotatá imposes R$ 1.7 million in fines for illegal deforestation on BR-230 in Amazonas
The Tamoiotatá operation in Humaitá, Amazonas resulted in R$ 1.7 million in fines for three individuals involved in illegal deforestation.
Abrolhos has seen significant coral loss in less than two decades, study shows
A recent study reveals dramatic declines in coral populations in Abrolhos, Brazil, largely due to climate change, pollution, and deforestation.
Rain produced by the Amazon is worth more than R$ 100 billion per year
A study highlights the economic value of rainfall produced by the Amazon rainforest, estimating its worth at over R$ 100 billion annually for Brazil's economy.
Caracaraí, in South RR, is the municipality that deforested the most in the Amazon in the last six months
Caracaraí in Roraima has the highest deforestation rate in the Amazon, with 60 km² cleared in six months.
Exploring the Conflict for Personal Gain
The Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau Indigenous Land in Brazil faces threats from deforestation, land grabbing, and political maneuvers seeking to undermine its protection.
NGOs ask STF to block works funded by amendments causing deforestation and invasion of indigenous lands
Environmental defense entities request the Brazilian Supreme Court to halt funding for road construction that leads to illegal deforestation and invasion of indigenous territories.
The forest in the area of the infrastructure of the Loodava Pärnumaa defense industry park has been cleared
Deforestation work in the Loodava Pärnumaa defense industry park's infrastructure area is concluding, with companies responsible for the costs.
Brazil asks countries to collaborate on a plan to end fossil fuels
Brazil is seeking international collaboration for a plan to end the use of fossil fuels and combat deforestation, as part of its commitments following last year's UN climate conference.
Roraima is the only state in the Legal Amazon with an increase in deforestation
Roraima is the only state in the Legal Amazon experiencing a 36% increase in deforestation over the past six months compared to the previous year.
Why Did the Primitive Forests of Baekdu Daegan Disappear?
A recent discovery reveals that Japan's colonial government extensively deforested the primitive forests of Korea's Baekdu Daegan under the guise of research, undermining the claims of colonial modernization.
Heat wave: Cities hotter than ever and deforestation contributes to rising temperatures
Urban heat islands are causing some cities in Mexico to experience temperatures up to 10 degrees Celsius higher than rural areas due to deforestation and poor urban planning.
CSOs, experts urge review of C’River forestry law to curb crime, deforestation
Civil Society Organizations and stakeholders in Cross River are advocating for an overhaul of the state's forestry laws to combat crime and deforestation effectively.
Illegal mining closed in deforested area in the interior of MT
The Brazilian police shut down an illegal mining operation in Colniza, MT, and confiscated mining equipment during their operation.
The rain from the Amazon is worth 20 billion dollars a year. Deforestation reduces it
The article discusses the economic value of rain from the Amazon rainforest, estimated at $20 billion annually, and the impact of deforestation on this value.
Amazonas Concentrates 8 of the 10 Most Deforested Indigenous Lands in 2025
A report reveals that Amazonas is home to eight of the ten indigenous lands most affected by deforestation, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures.