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Balsa Wood Boom and Its Consequences

This chapter examines the surge in balsa wood demand and its detrimental effects on the Amazon, including illegal logging and its impact on indigenous communities. It highlights the conflict between economic opportunity and environmental conservation, alongside efforts to promote sustainable harvesting practices in response to the crisis.

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