Neoliberalism, a dominant economic ideology, has had a profound impact on the environment, particularly in the context of deforestation. This blog post outlines how neoliberal policies contribute to deforestation through privatization of natural resources, deregulation and weakened environmental protections, expansion of agribusiness and monoculture, trade liberalization and globalization, and the promotion of extractive industries and infrastructure development. Addressing the issue of deforestation requires a critical examination of neoliberal policies and the development of alternative approaches that prioritize both economic prosperity and environmental stewardship.