Biosphere reserves: Allies against deforestation in the Western Amazon
Biosphere reserves help curb deforestation in the Western Amazon and, taken together, have prevented the loss of more than 7,400 square kilometers (2,900 square miles) of forest over the last two decades compared with similar scenarios without this protection status. This is...
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Watch whether the progress continues long enough to protect the place or species.
Why it's good
It points to real recovery progress for a vulnerable species or place after sustained conservation work.
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