This is what deforestation looks like in Argentina - in 10 shocking photos

[Judi Lynn]

This is what deforestation looks like in Argentina – in 10 shocking photos

Meri Castro
2 May 2024 • 2 min read


This story was originally posted by Greenpeace Argentina in Spanish.

Clearing and deforestation are aggressively advancing on the native forests of northern Argentina, according to a recent report from Greenpeace Argentina based on satellite monitoring imagery.

To understand the magnitude of the damage caused, the images below show some of the highlights from this new investigation along with part of the photographic survey of cleared areas.



2023 Clearings in Chaco.
© Alejandro Espeche / Greenpeace



Clearings in Chaco .
© Martin Katz / Greenpeace
During 2023, 126,149 hectares of native forests were lost in the north of the country, 6.2% more than in 2022.



Great Chaco.
© Martín Katz / Greenpeace



Clearings in Formosa.
© Martín Katz / Greenpeace

More:
https://www.greenpeace.org/international/story/66834/this-is-what-deforestation-looks-like-in-argentina-in-10-shocking-photos/

Monstrous.

[Deuxcents]

1. OMG. I'm thinking about the loss of wildlife, possible medical remedies from the plant life.

How can anyone in this day and age think this is a good idea?

[brer cat]

2. That is horrible. How can anyone support this?

[ret5hd]

3. one hint:

[Hermit-The-Prog]

4. I will never understand why.