Tag: forest

Brazilian Amazon Residents Get to Exploit Forest in Pioneer Project

The Ambé Project, the largest forest management project by a local community in a ...

Brazilian Associations Get Help on Obtaining Green Seal

Of the 62 forest management units in Brazil that possess what is referred to ...

60 Countries Discuss in Brazil How to Manage Forests

The 4th General Assembly of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is taking place in ...

Forest Products Brought US$ 3.8 Billion to Brazilian Economy

Brazil’s production of forest products totaled US$ 3.8 billion (R$ 8.5 billion) in 2004. ...

3% of Brazil Forest Get Green Seal Certification

Approximately 1.5 million hectares, equivalent to 3% of Brazil’s native forest, possess quality certificates, ...

Only 10% of Brazilian National Forests Have Lawful Management Plan

According to information from the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA), ...

Brazil to Use Deforested Areas for Sustainable Development Programs

Brazil’s Minister of Environment, Marina Silva, affirmed, yesterday, June 29, that a sustainable development ...

41 Countries Discuss in Brazil How to Reforest

Forest specialists from 41 countries are gathered in Petrópolis, in the mountainous region of ...

Brazil Exceeds Government’s Goal for Reforestation

Until the end of 2005, Brazil will have exceeded the goal of 500 thousand ...

Brazil’s Forest Reserve Gets International Seal of Approval

For the first time a Brazilian forest reserve has received certification from the Forest ...