Matt Finer
@MattFiner
Amazon researcher and explorer since 2003. Currently focused on advancing the field of real-time monitoring. Senior Research Specialist at Amazon Conservation.
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https://maaproject.org/en/ 20-07-2014 23:06:07
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New Reuters report on Mennonite colonies deforestation in Peruvian Amazon
'Groups belonging to the Mennonites have emerged as a notable source of deforestation in Peru's Amazon, having cut down an area close to size of Manhattan since 2017'
Marcelo Rochabrún
reuters.com/world/americas…
Se presenta nuestro reporte más reciente y definitivo sobre impacto de colonias Menonitas en Amazonía peruana
5 nuevas colonias, 4 de las cuales se están expandiendo activamente en 2022
Deforestación total: 4,800 hectáreas
maaproject.org/2022/menonitas…
Conservación Amazónica - ACCA,Actualidad Ambiental
Here is our latest & most definitive report yet on dire impact of Mennonite colonies in Peruvian Amazon
5 new colonies, 4 of which still actively expanding in 2022
Total Deforestation: 4,800 hectares (11,900 acres)
maaproject.org/2022/mennonite…
Amazon Conservation,Amazon Watch,David Kaimowitz,Rainforest Action Network (RAN)
Webinar tomorrow Thurs 13th:
I'll be presenting on latest carbon data for the Amazon. Is the Amazon a carbon sink or source?
Also very curious to learn how Mars, Incorporated using carbon data in their supply chain (just in time for Halloween candy time)
Global Forest Watch,Amazon Conservation
Punto de Inflexión (tipping point) en la Amazonía
Hay mucha información vaga sobre este tema crítico, por lo que nos centramos en este nuevo informe
Hallazgo clave: 31% de la Amazonía se ha perdido cerca del Océano
Reporte:
maaproject.org/2022/amazonia-…
Conservación Amazónica - ACCA,Actualidad Ambiental
Nueva carretera causando gran deforestación en la Amazonía Peruana central (region Ucayali)
Perdida de 8.6 mil hectáreas desde 2019, incluso impactos en Comunidades Nativas y concesiones forestales
Producto de Proyecto Prevenir USAID/Peru Conservación Amazónica - ACCA
maaproject.org/2022/carretera…
Save the date, next Thursday morning. I'll be talking about latest carbon data in the Amazon
Brazilian Amazon has shockingly turned into carbon source, but all Amazon holding on as overall carbon sink
Huge conservation implications
Global Forest Watch,Amazon Conservation,Science Panel for the Amazon
A little rough but here is quick attempt to match Brazil electoral results with recent deforestation patterns during Bolsonaro presidency (2019-22)
Blue=Bolsonaro
Red=Lula
Brian Winter,Global Forest Watch,Michael Fox,Amazon Watch
Los Menonitas continúan el asalto a la Amazonía peruana
Ahora incluye incendios que se escapan al bosque circundante
Deforestación activa en 3 colonias en Loreto y Ucayali
planet.com/stories/menoni…
Fiscalía Especializada en Materia Ambiental - FEMA,Serfor Perú,Ministerio del Ambiente 🇵🇪♻️,Conservación Amazónica - ACCA,Actualidad Ambiental,Nelly Luna Amancio
Visiting the Beni savanna in the Bolivian Amazon for first time
Saw crazy amount of giant black caiman and capybara along the Yucuma River
Check out Mashaquipe Ecolodge (Las Tortugas) if looking for a unique Amazon experience
ACEAA Conservación Amazónica
Recent expansion of gold mining deforestation in Munduruku Indigenous Territory (Para, Brazilian Amazon)
About 3 hectares (7 acres) primary forest loss between August & Sept 2022
planet.com/stories/gold-m…
Amazon Watch,Amazon Conservation Team,Greenpeace,InfoAmazonia,Hyury Potter
“Deforestation is not created equal when you’re talking about the tipping point...The real number to pay attention to is this 31%.”
New report on importance of eastern Amazon next to Ocean water source as key to tipping point
news.mongabay.com/2022/09/how-cl…
Mongabay,Liz Kimbrough, Ph.D. 🌈
Back in the Amazon for first time since covid started!
Here is amazing view of primary forest from a canopy tower in southern Peruvian Amazon
Conservación Amazónica - ACCA
‼️New report on the Amazon tipping point
Key concept: Water to sustain Amazon comes from Ocean (see image below)
Key finding: 31% forest loss in eastern third of Amazon that is closest to Ocean water source
See report:
maaproject.org/2022/amazon-ti…
Amazon Watch,Science Panel for the Amazon