The Journal of Agri-Environmental Sciences (AGRIES) is pleased to present the 2025 Special Edition, dedicated to the theme Scientific and Technological Initiation in the Legal Amazon: Advances in Agricultural Sciences and Biodiversity. Planned and organized by the AGRIES Editorial Board, this edition reinforces UNITINS' commitment to the appreciation and dissemination of science produced in the Legal Amazon, bringing together works that highlight the protagonism of young researchers and the impact of research on regional development. The articles and scientific notes published here reflect the joint effort of public and private institutions in the region, and reaffirm the importance of scientific initiation as a path to the advancement of knowledge and the construction of sustainable solutions in the areas of agricultural, environmental sciences, and biodiversity. Each contribution presented represents a significant step in the consolidation of a strong, diverse regional scientific production, committed to the future of the Legal Amazon and Brazil. We wish you all an excellent read!