The Greenpeace Forest Crimes Unit witness the destruction of ancient forests
Illegal logging
In May 1999, Greenpeace set up a permanent base in Manaus, Brazil, from which it is conducting numerous investigations in remote areas of the Amazon to gather evidence of illegal and destructive logging practices.
By exposing the illegal logging chain, Greenpeace is challenging governments, industry and consumers to take responsibility for protecting the Amazon.
Alternatives to illegal and destructive logging. Greenpeace is promoting economical alternatives for the Amazon. Independent certification for logging operations, accredited by the Forest Stewardship Council, is a sustainable and responsible way of using the forest without destroying it.
Demarcation of Indian lands
The Deni Indians live in a remote area of the Amazon rainforest. With a population of little over 600 people, and little contact with the outside world, the forest is their home and source of livelihood. But an area where the Deni live was being bought and sold, and slated for destruction without their knowledge, until now.
Greenpeace is developing projects in close partnership with local communities and organisations. By supporting the self-demarcation of the Deni indigenous peoples lands, Greenpeace is providing a step towards the protection of a remote forest area under the threat of multinational logging companies.
Rubber Tapping
Greenpeace is funding a pilot project for 40 families of rubber tappers in the Amazon to develop new technologies and find markets for their product. Rubber tapping is a traditional livelihood in the Amazon that can provide sustainable means of survival for the forest dwellers.
