The deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest fell 32% in September compared to the same month in 2008. With 82% of the area without the presence of clouds (the largest visibility of the last two years for the month), the system of Deforestation Detection in Real Time (Deter), from the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe), recorded 400 km² deforested. This is the lowest rate recorded by the system since 2004.
From January to September, deforestation fell by half compared to the same period in 2008. This year, 2,855 km² were deforested, 54% less than the same months of 2008 (6,262 km²). "It is a significant drop, which is due to hard work", said the minister of the Environment, Carlos Minc, at a press conference to highlight the data from Inpe.
According to Minc, the reduction in deforestation rates is a result of the work of the Interministerial Commission to Combat Crime and Environmental Violations (CICCIA). The group meets weekly to discuss actions to crack down on environmental crimes. The minister also mentioned the alternatives for sustainable production that have been implemented in the Amazon through the Green Arc Operation.
"This is an important moment for Brazil. The progressive actions that have been taken at the same time as those of the Green Arc Operation offer work alternatives and allow people to live well and with dignity", said the minister.
Minc reiterated that this year the country will have the lowest rate of deforestation in the last 20 years and that the downward trend will continue. "If we did not believe in the fall of deforestation, President Lula would not have announced a reduction in the deforestation of 80% by 2020", said the minister. To achieve this goal, Minc said that more employees, resources and equipment are needed, as well as support from the states and the use of new technologies.
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