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Flora and Vegetation of the Pantanal Wetland
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 811

Flora and Vegetation of the Pantanal Wetland

This book will present information on Pantanal vegetation including an updated checklist of flora, useful plants, ecological aspects and some topics never published for this region, such as lichens. It aims to be a reference for researchers, graduate and undergraduate students as well as stakeholders and decision makers interested in the flora and vegetation of one of the world’s largest tropical wetlands.

The Pantanal of Mato Grosso (Brazil)
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 133

The Pantanal of Mato Grosso (Brazil)

Until now there has never been a monograph devoted to the Pantanal, the world's largest wetland. The subject has received scant attention in the international literature, so a number of scattered Portuguese papers are reviewed for an English-language readership. The book presents a broad treatment of the Pantanal, ranging from geology to flora, fauna, and the human presence. The publication of this book is most timely, and will be of crucial importance in decisions affecting the ambitious project for a second South American inland Waterway.

Dynamics of the Pantanal Wetland in South America
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 256

Dynamics of the Pantanal Wetland in South America

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2015-11-30
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  • Publisher: Springer

This book provides readers with in-depth insights into the changes in the Pantanal wetland from its formation to the actual and likely future states. It reveals that today’s Pantanal is an evolutionary consequence of geological, ecological and, more recently, man-made events taking place at distinct space-time intervals. Topics include geotectonics and sun-earth interactions, which largely dictate the rate of drastic changes that eventually disrupt ecological stability and radically rebuild the regional landscape. Furthermore, the biota-climate system is discussed as a major driver reshaping the ecohydrology functioning of the landscape on an intermediate timescale. Also covered are major changes in the landscape ecohydrology and biodiversity due to recent land-use and climate changes induced by humankind in the Anthropocene. The ability to recognize how those temporal scales impact the Pantanal wetland provides the opportunity for wise management approaches and the sustainable development of the region.

People in Nature
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 484

People in Nature

'People in Nature' highlights South and Central American approaches to wildlife conservation and management strategy and discusses threats caused by ranching, habitat fragmentation, fishing and hunting.

Discovering the South Pantanal - Brazil
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 105

Discovering the South Pantanal - Brazil

The e-book Discovering the South Pantanal is essential reading for anyone who wants to get to know the beauty and diversity of the South Pantanal up close. With accurate information and useful tips, this digital book is a valuable tool for anyone planning a trip to the region, whether for animal observation, sport fishing or to connect with nature. If you want to explore the South Pantanal in a conscious and sustainable way, the Discovering the South Pantanal e-book is the right choice for you. With its pages full of knowledge and curiosities, this digital book will be your guide to make the most of your visit to the region, and discover all the secrets and wonders that the Southern Pantanal has to offer.

Area Studies (Regional Sustainable Development Review) Brazil
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 424

Area Studies (Regional Sustainable Development Review) Brazil

Area Studies - Brazil Regional Sustainable Development Review is a component of Encyclopedia of Area Studies - Regional Sustainable Development Review in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. This volume reviews initiatives and activities towards sustainable development in Brazil such as: Perspectives on Sustainable Development in Brazil; Demographic Dynamics and Sustainability in Brazil; The Impacts of Industrial Development in Brazil; Archeological Heritage and Cultural Resources in Brazil; Women's Perspectives On Sustainable Development In Brazil; Education, Public Awareness and Training Processes for Sustai...

Cattle in the Backlands
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 344

Cattle in the Backlands

Brazil has the second-largest cattle herd in the world and is a major exporter of beef. While ranching in the Amazon—and its destructive environmental consequences—receives attention from both the media and scholars, the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul actually host the most cattle. A significant beef producer in Brazil beginning in the late nineteenth century, the region served as a laboratory for raising cattle in the tropics, where temperate zone ranching practices do not work. Mato Grosso ranchers and cowboys transformed ranching’s relationship with the environment, including the introduction of an exotic cattle breed—the Zebu—that now dominates Latin American trop...

Local Food Plants of Brazil
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 420

Local Food Plants of Brazil

There has been growing academic interest in local food plants. This is a subject that lies at the frontiers of knowledge of various areas, such as environmental sciences, nutrition, public health, and humanities. To date, however, we do not have a book bringing these multi-disciplinary perspectives to bear on this complex field. This book presents the current state of knowledge on local Brazilian food plants through a multidisciplinary approach, including an overview of food plants in Brazil, as well as comprehensive nutritional data. It compiles basic theories on the interrelationship between biodiversity and food and nutrition security, as well as ethnobotanical knowledge of local Brazilian food plants. Additionally, this title provides various methods of learning and teaching the subject, including through social media, artificial intelligence, and through workshops, among others.

Environmental evaluations in river basins
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 93

Environmental evaluations in river basins

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The Pantanal of Poconé
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 652

The Pantanal of Poconé

There are many famous wetlands in the world that have been deemed important for the homeostasis ofthe biosphere and accorded some form ofprotected status in view of the richness of their flora and fauna. T}1e Pantanal, located almost directly in the center ofthe South American continent, is among the largest such wetlands in the world. It is, in fact, the largest wetland that is still in a nearly natural state and has not been extensively modified by man for agriculture. The extent of the region covered by flood waters at the end of each rainy season varies from year to year, sometimes considerably, so estimates of the exact area it occupies have varied enormously. The size of the 2 2 Pantan...