A huge bank loan, together with governmental investment, will to ensure long-term protection for Brazil's threatened Pantanal area and promote sustainable growth.Under the $165 million plan announced on 7 December, the total area protected will increase from 2,000 square miles (5,000 sq kms)| to approximately 8,000 square miles (20,500 sq km)- an area the size of Wales - the water quality of principal rivers will be substantially increased and fish stocks guaranteed.