Brazil's federal environment protection agency Ibama is a government agency responsible for the execution, regulation, and control of environmental policies inthe country.
Brazil's federal environment protection agency Ibama is a government agency responsible for the execution, regulation, and control of environmental policies inthe country.
IBAMA, Brazil's Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources, plays a crucial role in protecting the Amazon Rainforest by enforcing environmental laws and regulations. Their activities include monitoring deforestation, conducting inspections, and taking legal action against illegal activities such as logging and land clearing. By collaborating with local communities and other organizations, IBAMA aims to promote sustainable practices and conservation efforts, ensuring the preservation of biodiversity in the region. Additionally, they work on reforestation projects and environmental education to raise awareness about the importance of the rainforest.
The native range of the Brazil nut tree [Bertholletia excelsa] is eastern Bolivia, Brazil, eastern Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, eastern Peru, and Venezuela. Its current geographic distribution in Brazil is in the northern states of Acre, Amazonas, Maranhão, Pará, and Rondônia.The tree is included in the official list of endangered flora of Brazil [Portaria 37-N, Act No. 37-n]. The list was published on April 3, 1992 by the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewal Natural Resources [Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis, IBAMA].