Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/Forest-Burning-in-the-Amazon-27MZIFL6XTU3.htmlConceptually similarForest Burning in the AmazonGP01K2PCompleted★★★★★★Burnt Area in Pardo National ParkGP0FDHCompleted★★★★Forest Fires in the AmazonGP01K30Completed★★★★Forest Fires in the AmazonGP01K31Completed★★★★Forest Fires in the AmazonGP01K32Completed★★★★Deforestation for Cattle Ranching in BrazilGP01XH7Completed★★★★★★Deforested Area for Cattle Ranching in BrazilGP01XH8Completed★★★★Deforested Area for Cattle Ranching in BrazilGP01XH9Completed★★★★Deforestation for Cattle Ranching in BrazilGP01XHBCompleted★★★★View AllGP01JWEForest Burning in the AmazonMan made forest fires to clear land for cattle or crops.Locations:Amazon-Brazil-Pará-São Félix do Xingu-South AmericaDate:12 Aug, 2008Credit:© Greenpeace / Daniel BeltráMaximum size:5616px X 3744pxKeywords:Aerial view-Burning-Contrast-Copy space-Darkness-Deforestation-Destruction-Forest fire-Forest fires-Forests (campaign title)-Hot-KWCI (GPI)-Night-Outdoors-Silhouettes-Smoke-Trees-Tropical rainforestsShoot:Amazon Fires and Agriculture DocumentationExtensive documentation of man made forest fires to clear land for farming and cattle. In very large areas the deforestation has caused devastating desertification of the land.The Amazon rain forest is being deforested at an alarming pace primarily for cattle ranching. Deforestation not only destroys biodiversity and displaces forest peoples but is also responsible for 75% of Brazil’s greenhouse gas emissions, making Brazil the world’s fourth largest climate polluter. Related Collections:"Countdown to Extinction" Report CollectionAward Winning Greenpeace PhotographyDaniel Beltrá wins Prince’s Rainforests Project AwardYear in Pictures 2008Amazon Fires and Agriculture Documentation (Photo & Videos)EU Election: Environmental Impacts