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Brazil has made gains against Amazon deforestation, but lasting protection is a challenge

Recent drops in Brazil's deforestation have been celebrated as a historic achievement. Forest loss in the Amazon fell by 23.5% in 2025 compared with the previous year. This drop contributed to a 21% national reduction in overall clear-cutting, the lowest level recorded since 2016.

Phys.org ScienceSeptember 22, 20261 min read
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Brazil has made gains against Amazon deforestation, but lasting protection is a challenge

Recent drops in Brazil's deforestation have been celebrated as a historic achievement. Forest loss in the Amazon fell by 23.5% in 2025 compared with the previous year. This drop contributed to a 21% national reduction in overall clear-cutting, the lowest level recorded since 2016.

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