An imposing tree with reddish bark finds itself cornered in the Peruvian Amazon. Exploitation and destruction of its habitat continues as the state's attempts to protect the species from the pressure of the timber trade fail. Scientists estimate that if no measures are taken to protect it, the species could become extinct in 10 years. Approximately 4,000 m3 has been illegally extracted in 2018.

Leslie Moreno Custodio @LeslieMorenoC leslie@ojo-publico.com

5 Noviembre, 2018