From the forest to the consumer - GVces - Fundação Getulio Vargas

sUMMAry
THE iMporTAncE oF ForEsTs
Native forests are essential to the
water supply, to the supply of raw
materials to industries and to the
keep the balance of the climate.
Despite that, 40% of forests have
been destroyed over the last
century.
is DEForEsTATion DiMinisHing?
Law enforcement and the
appreciation of the Brazilian
currency largely explain the
halving of deforestation in the
Amazon between 2008 and
2010. However, satellite images
show that destruction has been
gaining pace since the beginning
of 2011.
DEsTrUcTion BEgETs povErTy
The world loses 4.5 trillion dollars
a year due to damage to natural
assets. Deprived of income
alternatives, local communities
practice economic activities that
damage the forest.
Loss oF BioDivErsiTy
Most of the destruction occurs
in tropical forests that are rich
in biodiversity and important
economic resources such as
timber.
sTrATEgiEs For consErvATion
Forest conservation strategies
include the establishment of
protected areas, the use of
sustainable forest management
practices and the payment for
ecosystem services supplied by
forests.
cLiMATE cHAngE
Brazilian forests hold 20% of
all carbon on the planet. The
country has the opportunity
to become a leader in forest
management and benefit
from projects that reward
conservation..
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