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New conservation units to assist in conserving Amazonia (03/07/2005)
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On February 17, in light of the insecure public safety situation that has developed during conflicts between loggers, local inhabitants, indigenous peoples and the government, President Lula declared more than four million hectares as new conservation units.... |
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Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park Reduced to 10% of its Original Area (09/01/2003)
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After a long impasse, the Supreme Court abrogated the presidential decree enlarging Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, an important conservation unit (protected area Brazilian equivalent) that protects significant remnants of Cerrado in Brazil's central region.
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Invasions, Deforesting and Political Pressure: The Cruel Realities of Cristalino State Park (07/15/2003)
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Cristalino State Park, located in Mato Grosso State in southern Amazonia, is facing many threats. Among some of the most pressing are human encroachment, illegal logging, and short-sighted legislative bills.
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Proposal to Change Brazilian Environmental Legislation Jeopardizes Conservation Units (07/11/2003)
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The Brazilian Senate has been considering a proposed amendment to the Brazilian Constitution that if approved, would weaken Brazilian environmental legislation. Specifically, it would threaten the ability to create Conservation Units (Brazil's equivalent to protected areas)-most of all within the Amazon region.
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Brazilian Government Announces the Creation of 20 Million Hectares of New Protected Areas in the Amazon Basin (03/15/2002)
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The Brazilian Minister of Agrarian Development, Raul Jungman, announced on March 6th the creation of 20 million hectares of new protected areas in the Brazilian Amazon.
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Brazil Strengthens Park Service (01/15/2002)
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The Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Resources (IBAMA) Will Hire 2,650 New Employees and Increase the Amount of Protected Land from 5% of the Country to 10% by the End of This Year.
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