BRAZIL: Saving the Amazon Depends on Consumers
BRAZIL: Saving the Amazon Depends on Consumers
RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 11 (IPS) - Tree species such as the andiroba (Brazilian or Royal mahogany), the cupuacu, and the acai and murmuru palm trees produce fruit, seeds and oils which may help save the Amazon rainforests, if they capture a wider market and are produced in a sustainable way.