Amazon: an exhibition in aid of Sky Rainforest Rescue - in pictures
Rainforest in Amazonas state, 2009Photograph: Sebastião Salgado/Amazonas/nbpicturesWaura Indians fishing in the Piulaga laguna during the Kuarup, a rite to celebrate the illustrious deadPhotograph: Sebastião Salgado/Amazonas/nbpicturesMorning mist disperses to reveal patches of deforestation. Around 12% of Acre's rainforest has already been lost Photograph: Per-Anders Petterson
An aerial view over the rainforest in Amazonas state. The Amazon is currently being lost at a rate of three football pitches per minute Photograph: Per-Anders Petterson A farmer stands in the rainforest near Feijo. Small-scale farming is the main cause of deforestation in Acre. Working with farmers to manage their land sustainably is a central aim of the Sky Rainforest Rescue partnership Photograph: Per-Anders Petterson Locals wait in line to celebrate Acre's voluntary land certification scheme at a government event near Feijo. Sky and WWF's scheme offers benefits to farmers who commit not to deforest their land Photograph: Per-Anders Petterson
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