Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: RANIELDO BARREIRAS BARBOSA SOUZA

Uma banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO de DOUTORADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : RANIELDO BARREIRAS BARBOSA SOUZA
DATE: 28/03/2024
TIME: 08:30
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TITLE:

PHYTOSOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS IN THE RIO DE JANEIRO BASIN, WEST BAHIA, BRAZIL

KEY WORDS:

Cerrado; Floristic diversity; Use, Coverage and Occupation of Land; Geoprocessing; and Conservation.

PAGES: 40
BIG AREA: Ciências Agrárias
AREA: Recursos Florestais e Engenharia Florestal
SUBÁREA: Manejo Florestal
SPECIALTY: Dendrometria e Inventário Florestal
SUMMARY:

Phytosociological analysis emerges as a vital instrument in understanding the composition and diversity of ecosystems, playing a fundamental role in formulating strategies for the conservation and sustainable management of natural areas. This study, focusing on fragments of the Cerrado in the Environmental Protection Area (APA) of the Rio de Janeiro Hydrographic Basin, in the municipalities of Barreiras and Luis Eduardo Magalhães, Bahia, Brazil, aims to analyze its structure and floristic diversity. The central purpose is to contribute to the conservation and forest management of the biome, through understanding the dynamics of land use and occupation in the APA over three decades, the implications of human activity, the impact of landscape structure on ecosystem services and human well-being, and behavioral analysis of the native Cerrado forest, including a floristic and phytosociological characterization. The urgency of this research is justified by the need to understand the changes induced by anthropogenic pressure in the APA, and how these affect local biodiversity and ecosystem services. Considering the Cerrado one of the most threatened and least protected biomes in Brazil, in-depth studies are crucial to support effective conservation actions. The methodology adopted encompasses the acquisition and processing of Landsat satellite images, support from the Kappa Index to ensure data accuracy, and bibliometric and systemic approaches. 20 sampling units measuring 20 x 50 m (totaling 20,000 m²) will be established for phytosociological and floristic characterization, enabling an analysis of the tree composition and structure of the forest. The hypotheses predict that areas close to human interventions show lower floristic diversity and density, reflecting the negative impact of these activities. The temporal analysis of land use is also expected to highlight trends in environmental degradation and habitat loss. The desired results include a detailed overview of the Cerrado biome in the APA, identifying priority areas for conservation and restoration. The findings are expected to increase awareness about the effects of anthropogenic changes, encouraging the scientific community, environmental managers, and the general public about the importance of preserving the Cerrado. Additionally, the results should support public policies for territorial planning and maintenance of ecosystem services, promoting the region's environmental sustainability and improving the quality of life of local communities.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Externo à Instituição - RAFAEL TASSINARI RESENDE - UFG
Externo à Instituição - MARCELO SOUZA LOPES
Externo à Instituição - CLEBSON LIMA CERQUEIRA
Externo à Instituição - EDVALDO OLIVEIRA - UESB
Presidente - 1059478 - GERSON DOS SANTOS LISBOA
Externo à Instituição - LÚCIO DE PAULA AMARAL - UFSM
Interno - 3026285 - RAFAEL HENRIQUE DE FREITAS NORONHA
Externo à Instituição - RÉGIS VILLANOVA LONGHI - UFAL
Externo à Instituição - THIAGO FLORIANI STEPKA - UDESC
Externo à Instituição - VAGNER ALEX PESCK - UNICENTRO