Brazil planted eucalyptus for pulp; 45 years later groundwater fell 4.5 metres

In Brazil, extensive eucalyptus plantations are triggering alarms regarding water supply. Groundwater levels in Minas Gerais have noticeably dropped over decades, prompting local populations to voice their struggles with diminishing stream flows and reduced water access. The prevalence of these monocultures disrupts local ecosystems and water retention. Brazil's situation underscores the critical task of integrating industrial forestry practices with the need for environmental preservation.