Deforestation boom in Gran Chaco raises alarm over Argentina’s forest law

One of South America’s largest ecosystems saw an increase in deforestation last year, with agriculture, livestock and fires contributing the most to the destruction of native dry forests. The problem has led some conservation groups to speak out about weak environmental regulations that allow land-use change to go unpunished. The Gran Chaco was hit by … Continue reading Deforestation boom in Gran Chaco raises alarm over Argentina’s forest law