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In his firsthand report, Forests on the Frontline, actor Kris Marshall travels into the heart of the Bolivian Amazon to investigate the impact the destruction of the rainforest is having on local communities.
Well known for his part in the BBC TV comedy, My Family, Kris takes on a new role as a reporter trying to unearth the real story behind the struggle for land in the rainforest.
 Into the Bolivian Amazon
This has long been the story from Brazil, but in Bolivia it’s relatively new.
 From forest to grazing land
Experts warn that destroying the rainforest accelerates climate change, increasing the incidence of drought and extreme weather conditions around the globe.
Kris Marshall witnesses first hand the large scale clearance cutting to make way for the cattle farms. He hears reports of ranchers often just moving in and ‘grabbing’ large pieces of land for themselves at the expense of indigenous communities.
 Kris connecting
Back in London Kris talks to a leading expert in the field of climate change about the implications of the felling of the rainforest – both for Bolivia and for the world as a whole.
Forests on the Frontline is a Christian Aid Production.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 12 February 2008 )
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