One study has estimated that paving Highway BR-319 will result in a five-fold rise in deforestation by 2030, the equivalent of an area larger than the state of Florida.
MANAUS, Brazil (Reuters) — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, after months of hedging on the issue, has committed his government to finishing a road through a pristine part of the Amazon rainforest, a move scientists say will bring disastrous deforestation. Lula is under pressure to complete paving the BR-319 as an alternative for […] Read moreTag Archives agriculture and forestry
Ag, forestry sectors urged to advocate together
An industry leader says both sectors poised to provide solutions to critical issues if the appropriate policies are in place
The agriculture and forestry sectors have a lot in common and should be working together on common goals, says an industry leader. Derek Nighbor, president of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), said both industries are strongly grounded in rural Canada and both share unique opportunities that are timely in the current environment. “As […] Read more
