Permalink: https://www.media.greenpeace.org/archive/Forest-Fires-in-the-Amazon-27MZIFL6XLQE.htmlConceptually similarForest Fires in the AmazonGP01K24Completed★★★★Deforested Area for Cattle Ranching in BrazilGP01XH8Completed★★★★Deforested Area for Cattle Ranching in BrazilGP01XH9Completed★★★★Deforested Area for Cattle Ranching in BrazilGP01XHACompleted★★★★Forest Fires in the AmazonGP01K30Completed★★★★Forest Fires in the AmazonGP01K31Completed★★★★Forest Fires in the AmazonGP01JW7Completed★★★★Forest Fires in the AmazonGP01JW8Completed★★★★Forest Fires in the AmazonGP01JW9Completed★★★★View AllGP01JWCForest Fires in the AmazonSmoke from man made forest fires to clear land for cattle or crops.Locations:Amazon-Brazil-Pará-São Félix do Xingu-South AmericaDate:12 Aug, 2008Credit:© Greenpeace / Daniel BeltráMaximum size:5616px X 3744pxKeywords:Aerial view-Agricultural land-Agriculture-Cattle-Cows-Day-Deforestation-Destruction-Forest fires-Forests (campaign title)-KWCI (GPI)-Outdoors-Smoke-Trees-Tropical rainforestsShoot:Amazon Fires and Agriculture DocumentationExtensive documentation of man made forest fires to clear land for farming and cattle. In very large areas the deforestation has caused devastating desertification of the land.The Amazon rain forest is being deforested at an alarming pace primarily for cattle ranching. Deforestation not only destroys biodiversity and displaces forest peoples but is also responsible for 75% of Brazil’s greenhouse gas emissions, making Brazil the world’s fourth largest climate polluter. Related Collections:"Countdown to Extinction" Report CollectionReducing Meat and Dairy for a Healthier Life and Planet (Report, Infographic, Photos & Video)Award Winning Greenpeace PhotographyDaniel Beltrá wins Prince’s Rainforests Project AwardForest Beauty and Destruction Photos and VideosAmazon Fires and Agriculture Documentation (Photo & Videos)Slaughtering the Amazon (All Photographers)How JBS is Still Slaughtering the Amazon, Report Photos