Greenpeace highlights illegal logging in the Brazilian Amazon, primarily for exporting timber to Europe. Despite a general decline in deforestation, 2013 saw a 28% increase. The logging industry in Santarém is a major contributor, affecting local communities and leading to violence. Detection of illegal activities is challenging due to small-scale operations. Technologies like radar and aerial surveys are proposed for better monitoring. The Brazilian Institute emphasizes sustainable development, noting that a significant portion of logging activities lacked authorization between 2011 and 2012.

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