Aerial view of systematic deforestation in a Bolivian national park, bare strip of ground among forests.

An aerial view of a deforested zone in "√ëembi Guasu" conservation area. In Guarani language, √ëembi Guasu means ‚the great refuge. Unfortunately, the newest Bolivian National Park is being threatened by hundreds of looters who invade the protected areas in the Chaco to expand expand farming land in eastern Bolivia, including √ëembi Guasu in recent years.