Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon drops to lowest level since 2019
Summary
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest dropped to its lowest level since 2019, with a 20.6% decrease from the previous year. This decline was reported by the MapBiomas network and reflects government efforts to reduce illegal logging under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.Key Facts
- Brazil lost 985,000 hectares (about 2.4 million acres) of native forest in 2025.
- The deforestation rate fell 20.6% compared to 2024, the lowest since tracking began in 2019.
- The report excludes forest loss caused by fires; 2025 saw fewer large fires than 2024.
- Most forest loss (99%) was due to agriculture.
- The Amazon’s deforestation rate decreased by 23.5%, but five trees were still cut down every second.
- The Cerrado savanna was the most affected area, responsible for over half the deforestation.
- President Lula is seeking a fourth term in 2026 and has prioritized fighting illegal deforestation, aiming to eradicate it by 2030.
- Increased enforcement and penalties against illegal clearing contributed to the reduction in forest loss.
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