Brazil approves latest Forest Code

May 1, 2012,  www.scidev.net | “After two years of negotiations, the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved the country’s controversial ‘Forest Code’. The legislationregulates land use and allows for the creation of boundaries within which native vegetation should be preserved.”

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“Could have been better, but at least allows for the creation of some boundaries within which native vegetarion should be preserved. http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/forestry/news/brazil-approves-latest-forest-code.html

Brazil approves latest Forest Code – SciDev.Net

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The Brazilian Congress has approved a scaled-back version of its proposed ‘Forest Code’, disappointing scientists and environmentalists.”

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