Tropical rainforest managent deforestation combat

Goods

Tangible products which can be taken from the ecosystem, such as building materials, food crops, wild meat, fish, water, medicines, and energy.

Services

Essential functions provided by ecosystems for life, including nutrient recycling, gas exchange, water cycle, climate regulation, soil quality, disease and pest control, leisure, recreation, and cultural heritage.

Gas exchange

The process by which plants and trees absorb CO2 during photosynthesis and emit oxygen, crucial for both global and local ecosystems.

Carbon sink

A natural environment that absorbs more carbon dioxide than it releases, such as the tropical rainforest.

Medicinal plants

Plants that are used for their therapeutic properties, with 25% of ingredients for cancer treatment derived from rainforest plants.

Ecotourism

Sustainable travel that focuses on the natural environment, supporting local communities, and minimizing environmental impact.

Agroforestry

A land-use management system that combines agriculture and forestry to decrease deforestation, enhance biodiversity, and improve soil quality.

Selective logging

A forestry practice where only certain trees are cut down to minimize damage to the surrounding ecosystem.

CITES

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, aimed at ensuring that international trade does not threaten species survival.

Debt for nature swap

An arrangement where a portion of a country's foreign debt is forgiven in exchange for commitments to protect the environment.

UN Forum on Forests

An international initiative established to promote the management, conservation, and sustainable development of all types of forests.

Central Amazon Conservation Complex (CACC)

A designated World Heritage Site that restricts activities such as hunting, logging, and fishing to protect its unique biodiversity.

DETER satellite

A satellite launched by Brazil in 2004 to monitor and report on deforestation activities, initially providing reports biweekly and later daily.

Amazon Region Protected Areas (APRA)

An initiative that significantly increased the area of protected regions and indigenous territories in the Amazon from 2004-2012.

Hydroelectric power (HEP)

Electric power generated from the energy of flowing water, commonly harnessed in tropical rainforest regions due to abundant water resources.

Cultural heritage

The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society, preserved through the ecosystem and indigenous practices.

Soil erosion

The removal of the top layer of soil due to factors like water flow or wind, which can be mitigated by tree and plant roots.

Nutrient recycling

The process by which nutrients are reused in the ecosystem, vital for maintaining soil fertility and supporting plant growth.

Tourism

An industry involving travel for recreation and leisure, which can have both positive and negative impacts on rainforest ecosystems.

Employment opportunities in rainforests

Jobs available in sectors such as agriculture, logging, tourism, mining, and construction, often linked to the rainforest.

Freshwater source

The tropical rainforest provides about 20% of the world's freshwater supply.

Biodiversity

The variety of life forms in a given ecosystem, with over 50% of the world’s plants and animals found in tropical rainforests.

Amazonia Sustainable Landscapes Project

An initiative aimed at restoring significant areas of rainforest and promoting sustainable land use practices.