February 12, 2025 – The Brazilian government plans to expand its selective logging policy over the next two years, allowing companies participating in timber concession programs to cut no more than six trees per hectare for 30 years and avoiding rare species. Brazilian President Lula also plans to manage up to 310,000 square kilometers of public undeveloped Amazon rainforest, work with relevant agencies to design better community forest management systems, and use high-resolution satellite imagery to strengthen monitoring of deforestation activities.
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