Atlantic forest achieves historic low deforestation in 2025, environmentalists urge vigilance
Brazil’s Atlantic forest, a critical biome renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and vital ecosystem services, recently marked a significant environmental milestone, recording its lowest annual deforestation rate in four decades. This remarkable achievement, detailed in a new report, highlights concerted efforts and evolving conservation strategies over the past year. The biome, which stretches along the country’s eastern coast, is not only a global biodiversity hotspot but also home to a staggering 80% of the Brazilian population, encompassing major metropolitan areas like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. This dense human presence underscores the delicate balance between urban development, agricultural expansion, and
