Brazil's Atlantic forest, the country's most imperiled ecosystem, has achieved a significant milestone in its fight for survival. According to a recent report, the forest's deforestation rate plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four decades, with a staggering 8,658 hectares cleared in 2025 - a marked decrease from previous years. This decline is a testament to years of concerted efforts by environmentalists and conservationists, who have been working tirelessly to protect the forest's precious biodiversity and unique ecosystems. However, experts warn that the progress made could be short-lived, as weakened environmental laws threaten to undermine the gains made so far, potentially reversing the trend and putting the future of the Atlantic forest at risk.
Environmentalists hail decline but warn weakened laws could reverse gainsBrazil’s Atlantic forest, the country’s most threatened biome, last year recorded its lowest level of deforestation since monitoring began 40 years ago, a new report shows.The forest is Brazil’s most populous biome, and home to 80% of the population and major cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. In 2025 it recorded 8,658 hectares of deforestation, marking the first time it has fallen below 10,000 hectares since 1985. Continue reading...
