Amazon Deforestation: Overview.

Item request has been placed! ×
Item request cannot be made. ×
loading   Processing Request
Read Online Read More Add to Saved list
Share on Goodreads
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      DEFORESTATION; RAIN forests; GRAZING; CATTLE
    • Subject Terms:
      BRAZILReport Available; AMAZON River Region
    • Abstract:
      The article deals with the deforestation of the rainforests in the Amazon Region. It relates the competition among South American governments, indigenous groups in the Amazon and the global scientific community for the control of the Amazon Region. It discusses the role of cattle grazing in Amazon deforestation. The steps taken by Brazil to protect the forests of the Amazon are outlined.