Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon falls to lowest level since 2019
Summary
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reached its lowest level since 2019, with a 20.6% drop in 2025 compared to 2024. This decline in forest loss is linked to stronger enforcement actions and is seen as positive for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is fighting illegal deforestation.Key Facts
- Brazil lost 985,000 hectares (about 2.4 million acres) of native vegetation in 2025.
- The 2025 deforestation rate is the lowest since records began in 2019.
- The drop in deforestation was 20.6% lower than in 2024.
- The decline excludes forest loss caused by fires, which were fewer in 2025 than during a record fire season in 2024.
- Illegal logging increased under Lula’s predecessor but has decreased recently thanks to stronger government actions.
- Agriculture caused 99% of the vegetation loss.
- The Amazon saw a 23.5% reduction in deforestation but still loses five trees every second.
- The Cerrado biome had the most deforestation, accounting for more than half of the total loss.
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