Forest Structure and the Species Composition of the Parque Estadual Mata Atlântica, Located in Goiás State, Brazil
Joint Authors
Vale, Vagner Santiago
Martins Pereira, Ismael
Gomes-Klein, Vera Lúcia
Rios, Jovan Martins
Coneglian, Ademilson
Rocha, Ednaldo Cândido
Source
International Journal of Ecology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-01-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The Parque Estadual Mata Atlântica (PEMA), Goiás state, Brazil, is an Atlantic Forest reserve which has not been studied yet.
The aims were to investigate plant biodiversity and characterize the flora to support the management plan.
We adopt the point-centered quarter method to inventory the tree-shrub and lianas with the diameter at breast height more than or equal to 5 cm.
The study was performed through 1.86 km of transect with 187 sampled points.
We sampled 748 individuals and identified 109 species, 82 genera, and 51 families.
The Shannon-Wiener diversity index (H′) was 3.97, and Pielou’s evenness (J) was 0.846, both considered high.
The Fabaceae family was the most diverse with 20 species.
Aspidosperma polyneuron, an endangered tree species, had greater relative dominance and importance value.
The floristic similarity analysis indicated that the PEMA vegetation belongs to the seasonal forest, currently very fragmented and degraded.
Due to several anthropogenic threats, we suggest the following recommendations: prevent the exploitation of species, avoid hunting, control invasive grasses, prevent forest fires, and promote environmental education.
This study demonstrates the importance of PEMA for species conservation.
Therefore, this study is essential for the development of management plan and the conservation of PEMA biodiversity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Martins Pereira, Ismael& Rios, Jovan Martins& Vale, Vagner Santiago& Gomes-Klein, Vera Lúcia& Coneglian, Ademilson& Rocha, Ednaldo Cândido. 2018. Forest Structure and the Species Composition of the Parque Estadual Mata Atlântica, Located in Goiás State, Brazil. International Journal of Ecology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Martins Pereira, Ismael…[et al.]. Forest Structure and the Species Composition of the Parque Estadual Mata Atlântica, Located in Goiás State, Brazil. International Journal of Ecology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Martins Pereira, Ismael& Rios, Jovan Martins& Vale, Vagner Santiago& Gomes-Klein, Vera Lúcia& Coneglian, Ademilson& Rocha, Ednaldo Cândido. Forest Structure and the Species Composition of the Parque Estadual Mata Atlântica, Located in Goiás State, Brazil. International Journal of Ecology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1172397