Brazil has made a dramatic reduction in the rate of deforestation . The reason is that they have been able to use their own resources and not depend on foreign companies for raw materials, which are now being imported from China at an increasing rate. Greenpeace is also concerned that Indonesia 's measures to halt deforestation are not working . The World Resources Institute says the world needs consistent , real-time deforestation data .
Brazil has made a dramatic reduction in the rate of deforestation . Environmentalists worry that its progress could be put at risk by changes to forest law . Greenpeace is also concerned that Indonesia 's measures to halt deforestation are not working . The World Resources Institute says the world needs consistent , real-time deforestation data .