In the Andean country, forest loss has spread in parallel with the increase in beef exports. Some ranchers are now turning to practices that protect forests and long-term productivity
Likely made worse by global warming and deforestation, the drought has fuelled large wildfires that have made the air hazardous for millions of people, including Indigenous communities, while also drying out major rivers at a record pace.
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Fires, some of which are linked to land clearances, have played a significant role in recent years' forest loss, as indicated by the Global Forest Watch report. Additionally, urbanization, road infrastructure, and mining activities are lesser-known drivers of deforestation.