The rate of deforestation in the Amazon, known as the largest tropical forest in the world, has decreased by 31 percent. The Lula government in Brazil is trying to repair the damage caused in the Amazon by the far-right Bolsonaro administration. Environmentalists, who expect more steps from the government, also draw attention to the biodiversity in the forests.
According to reports in the national press, Brazilian authorities noted that the loss of Amazon forest in the country decreased by 31 percent compared to the previous year, which is the lowest level in the last nine years.
This corresponds to an area the size of the US state of Delaware.
Government officials reminded that one of the causes of deforestation is fires.
Lula, who promised to “protect the Amazon rainforest” after winning the presidential election, said the government’s 2030 goal was zero deforestation.
