deforested

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It aims to buy previously deforested land and cover them with trees to suck up greenhouse gases and profit from carbon credits and timber.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

In Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state, the first cases in the current outbreak were detected near recently deforested areas.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 4, 2024

The researchers discovered that soya, palm oil, cocoa, and coffee account for more than 80% of the land deforested for the cultivation of EU products.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2024

When asked about the findings Marfrig said that "it does not acquire animals from deforested areas" and that all of its supplies must meet the Brazilian Federal Prosecutor's deforestation rules.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2024

Broad valleys were completely deforested and dotted with villages, and drained and fenced fields for intensive food production covered entire valley floors.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond