Brazil’s highland forest has been shaped by climate change and Indigenous people for 6,000 years

New research reveals that Brazil's highland forest, known as the Campos Gerais, has been influenced by both climate change and human activity, particularly Indigenous peoples, for the past 6,000 years. Pollen records indicate that Indigenous practices, such as controlled burns, have played a significant role in shaping the forest's landscape, challenging the notion that it evolved solely due to climatic shifts. This insight underscores the complex interplay between human societies and natural ecosystems, highlighting the importance of Indigenous knowledge in environmental management.