Deforested area in the municipality of Barreiras, Bahia state. This region is known as the “Ring of Soy,” because it encompasses large plantations, processors and soybean distribution centers. This part of the Brazilian Cerrado is notorious for its high deforestation rate and land conflicts with traditional people.
Deforested area in the municipality of Barreiras, Bahia state. This region is known as the “Ring of Soy,” because it encompasses large plantations, processors and soybean distribution centers. This part of the Brazilian Cerrado is notorious for its high deforestation rate and land conflicts with traditional people.