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 found that over 80% of the land deforested for EU production is used to grow soya, palm oil, cocoa, and coffee.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2024

Deforestation is allowed under a state permit but Global Witness found permits covered only 1% of the land deforested, suggesting the majority was illegal.

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