Catastrophic wildfires in Russia have seen demand for timber from other nations rise, after forests worth at least $300 billion were destroyed in the infernos. [more]

Investing experts are predicting that Brazil will be joined by Chile in leading the way for new, profitable investment opportunities in South America. [more]

One of the world's most iconic urban forests – Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca forest – is testament to the power of forests to regenerate and restore themselves after catastrophic human impact. [more]

The Brazilian real strengthened slightly this week, with the expectation of increased investment inflows, on the back of a large share sale by Petrobras. [more]

A 70-year-old prophecy that Brazil was the 'land of the future' looks like it is finally being fulfilled, according to economic observers, as its natural resources and stable economy have made it an excellent investment location. [more]

Three of Brazil's lesser known forestry regions will reap the benefits of a £13.5 million debt conversion agreement with the USA. [more]

The US and Brazil have signed an agreement whereby US$21 million (£13.5 million) of Brazilian debt will be put into a fund for the protection of the country’s rainforest and tropical ecosystems. [more]

The inhabitants of ancient Amazonia had a technique for preserving soil fertility, which may also help us combat our climate change issues in the modern day – putting biochar back in the ground. [more]

Recent data on the Brazilian timber industry reveals that exports of timber products from the country (excluding pulp and paper) were at US$206 million in June, up a healthy 19 per cent on the previous year. [more]

A Brazilian scientist, tasked with aligning Brazil's business and environmental development, has said he believes that the nation is in a prime position to become the world's fist environmental superpower. [more]