Deforestation in Amazonia has long become an issue of worldwide concern. Most of such deforestation takes place on the agricultural frontier and is associated with the expansion of croplands in the neighboring biome, the Cerrado.

The Deforestation Frontier Expedition offers a unique opportunity to learn firsthand the reality of deforestation in Amazonia, its relationship with the agribusiness in the transition zone between Cerrado (Brazilian Savannah) and Amazonia, its implications at local, regional and global scales, the actors involved, and the challenge of halting deforestation without impairing development.

By combining academic rigor with the excitement of directly witnessing the highest biodiversity on Earth, the International Workshop explores the complex issues around sustainability in Amazonia to reach a rather simple conclusion: the future of Amazonia is in the hands of everyone of us

Details

Venue: Transition zone between the Cerrado (savannas of central Brazil) and Amazonia, including Cuiabá, Chapada dos Guimarães, Nova Mutum, Sorriso and Alta Floresta, State of Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Duration: Between 5 and 12 days (or more), depending on the needs of your group

Audience: Undergraduate and graduate students, teachers and researchers in environmental sciences, agronomy, forestry, biology, ecology, economy, geography, environmental journalism, environmental education, social sciences and kin areas.

Group size: minimum of 15 participants

Sample Structure*

DAY 1
Arrival in Cuiabá (State of Mato Grosso) and gathering.

DAY 2
Development and Conservation on the Amazon Deforestation Frontier: an Overview.

DAY 3
The Cerrado in Chapada dos Guimarães National Park.

DAY 4
Socioeconomic Development in the Cerrado

DAY 5
Agribusiness in the Transition Cerrado/Amazonia: large scale projects.

DAY 6
Agribusiness in the Transition Cerrado/Amazonia: small scale projects.

DAY 7
Socioeconomic Development in Southern Amazonia.

DAY 8
The Rainforest in the Cristalino State Park.

DAY 9
Biodiversity in the Rainforest: Plants.

DAY 10
Biodiversity in the Rainforest: Animals.

DAY 11
Integrating Development and Conservation in Amazonia: the Quest for Sustainability.

DAY 12
Return

* The expedition programming can be adapted to the expectations and needs of the group.

For further information, please contact Dr Silvio Marchini


silvio@escoladaamazonia.org