Brazil bids to boost rainforest

The Brazilian government is targeting a 70% reduction of deforestation rates over the next ten years.

In a major bid to prevent the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and boost climate change initiatives, Brazil has established clear targets for combating the work of illegal loggers and ranchers.

The plan was unveiled by environment minister Carlos Minc in Brasilia on Monday (December 1st) and will be presented to the UN climate change conference in Poznan, Poland later this week.

Last year, Brazil established the Amazon fund, encouraging foreign nations to contribute money to the fight against deforestation.

Increased protection for one of Brazil's most famous natural features is good news for property owners in the country, as well as the many holidaymakers who visit the South American nation.

The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation (ACTO) recently revealed a new scheme to promote tourism in the Amazon Basin region.

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