Forest Restoration Evaluation Through Indicators in Areas of Bauxite Mining

ABSTRACT The state of Pará ranks second in Brazilian mineral production, where bauxite accounts for 84% of total mineral extraction, with negative impacts on the environment as a result. The determination of objectives and targets using environmental indicators as a tool to evaluate forest restorati...

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Published in:Floresta e ambiente 2019-01, Vol.26 (3)
Main Authors: Ribeiro, Sabrina Santos, Oliveira, Francisco de Assis, Ferreira, Gracialda Costa, Santos, Daniel Estumano, Cruz, Denis Conrado
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
forest succession
mining
PLANT SCIENCES
topsoil
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Summary:ABSTRACT The state of Pará ranks second in Brazilian mineral production, where bauxite accounts for 84% of total mineral extraction, with negative impacts on the environment as a result. The determination of objectives and targets using environmental indicators as a tool to evaluate forest restoration processes is essential in the recovery of these exploited areas. This study aimed at evaluating the efficiency of forest restoration techniques by means of 13 qualitative and quantitative indicators for monitoring post-bauxite mining operations. Permanent plots were implanted in revegetated areas with the use of two techniques: planting of seedlings and stewarding of natural regeneration. It is concluded that the techniques are efficient for the recovery of forested area. However, natural regeneration showed greater efficiency for restoration for Density, Erosion and Exotic Species indicators. Still, natural regeneration should not be the sole option in the processes of ecosystem restoration, since planting proved to be more efficient for some indicators.
ISSN:1415-0980
2179-8087
2179-8087
DOI:10.1590/2179-8087.081217