This chapter reviews the often-invisible, powerful processes that drive social and ecological
change in the Amazon, and the diverse peoples who inhabit its landscapes. It explores the …

Abstract In the southeastern Peruvian Amazon, small-scale and artisanal gold mining has
become a common activity and represents one of the greatest threats to forests. The study …

Amazonian wildfires are an increasing hazard to ecosystem services and the regional
population. Wildfires can turn into transboundary disasters primarily due to the effects of …

Forests in southwestern Amazonia are increasingly being converted for agriculture, mining,
and infrastructure development; subjected to low-intensity selective logging of high value …

Fires are among the main drivers of forest degradation in Amazonia, causing multiple
socioeconomic and environmental damages. Although human-ignited sources account for …

The forest road network contributes to all aspects of the management and protection of
natural ecosystems, such as fire protection and access to settlements, infrastructure and …

Over the past 40 years, roads have been the main driver behind the State of Acre's
occupation and development. However, the expansion of roads, has often been associated …

Madre de Dios is considered an important center of biodiversity in Peru due to its extensive
Amazonian forests. However, the forests are under growing pressure due to land invasion …

Construction of roads into remote rural areas can improve livelihoods by reducing
transportation costs, but may also have negative environmental impacts, such as increased …

Context Dispersal is essential for species persistence and landscape genetic studies are
valuable tools for identifying potential barriers to dispersal. Macaws have been studied for …