Brazilian conservation policies ARE MAKING PROGRESS

Brazilian conservation policies led to an 80% drop in deforestation rates between 2002 and 2012. However, the document notes that deforestation practices have evolved to avoid detection, with an increase in 'small clearings' (under 25 hectares) that monitoring satellites cannot detect. These practices vary by region, specifically citing differences between Mato Grosso and Pará.

• Deforestation methods have shifted toward smaller clearings to evade satellite monitoring, as satellites are unable to detect clearings smaller than 25 hectares.
• The effectiveness of policies is challenged by regional variations in deforestation practices, specifically noting differences between the states of Mato Grosso and Pará.

APA

Climate Policy Initiative (n.d.). Brazilian conservation policies ARE MAKING PROGRESS. https://www.climatepolicyinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Whats_Happening_with_Amazon_Deforestation_ClimatePolicyInitiative.pdf

Chicago

Climate Policy Initiative. Brazilian conservation policies ARE MAKING PROGRESS. n.d. https://www.climatepolicyinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Whats_Happening_with_Amazon_Deforestation_ClimatePolicyInitiative.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{climatepolicyinitiativendbrazilian, author = {{Climate Policy Initiative}}, title = {{Brazilian conservation policies ARE MAKING PROGRESS}}, institution = {Climate Policy Initiative}, url = {https://www.climatepolicyinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Whats_Happening_with_Amazon_Deforestation_ClimatePolicyInitiative.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }