Development of the Amazon

Brazil

Why has the

development of this area been important

?

Soybean Farming

USA used to be biggest exporter now

Brazil

Negative Developments

Positive Developments

Natives have been affected:oLand taken from them by logger and ranchersoSoybean production grown quickly-expanding to where indigenous people liveoCutting down trees has a negative impact on environmentoMining- exposing indigenous people to disease

oAmazon development has increased economic growth and development. oRoads through the rainforest to improve the infrastructure between cities which stimulates trade and commerce. oThe rise in cattle production has been due to a huge rise in beef exports making Brazil the world’s leading beef exporter. oBrazil now biggest producer of soybeans-offers large profits for farmers and gives a boost to Brazil’s trade.