Castanha-do-Brasil (Bertholletia excelsa) in a logging process in Sena Madureira, Acre. Icon tree of the Amazon rainforest, this species reaches 30 to 50 meters in height. The growth of the 'Castanheira' tree depends on an untouched environment. It is one of the most desired trees by illegal loggers, though. Therefore, it is one of the most vulnerable species (endangered) despite its cutting and use being prohibited by law. Deforestation can lead to a situation where the forest can no longer regenerate due to the scale of man-made aggression. If the current rate of devastation is maintained (or increased), this "point of no return" could be reached in 15 to 30 years.
Our relations with geography modify the landscape, giving it a social and economic meaning. The landscapes reveal how we relate to the environment and this reflects our own condition. São Paulo, Brazil 2021.