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Threats to the Biodiversity of the Brazilian Pantanal Due to Land Use and Occupation

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ID4888010
AuthorsCleber J R Alho (0000-0003-4569-5312, Universidade Anhanguera, Brazil), Simone Mamede (0000-0002-7785-320X, Anhanguera-Uniderp University), Simone B Mamede (Universidade Anhanguera, Brazil), Maristela Benites (0000-0003-0024-1122, University Anhanguera, Brazil), Bruna Santos Andrade (0009-0007-1013-2452, Anhanguera-Uniderp University), Jose J O Sepúlveda (Universidade Anhanguera, Brazil)
Year2019
Volume22
Publication date2019-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmbiente & sociedade (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1414-753X • E-ISSN: 1809-4422
PublisherFapUNIFESP (SciELO) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1590/1809-4422asoc201701891vu2019l3ao
OpenAlexW2991015152
SCIELO_PIDS1414-753X2019000100318
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited23

The Pantanal is a wetland located in the central region of South America (150,355 km2), mainly in Brazil (nearly 140,000 km2), touching Paraguay and Bolivia. The floodplain is fed by the Paraguay River and its tributaries, where the headwater of the rivers is located on the surrounding upland. Only 40% of this plateau retains its natural vegetation. Although the natural habitats of the Pantanal are still considered well preserved, retaining 80% of the vegetation cover, the biome faces environmental and socioeconomic threats that affect its biodiversity. The seasonal flux of the rivers is a fundamental ecological element for regional biodiversity. Habitat alteration and deforestation have affected terrestrial and aquatic habitats and their associated wildlife. This work identifies and analyses the threats to biodiversity considering land use, based on research experience in the region plus field work. Based on this, it discusses a strategic action plan for the biome's biodiversity

Agroforestry · Biodiversity · Biodiversity hotspot · Biome · Ecosystem · Environmental protection · Floodplain · Geography · Habitat · Land use · Tributary · Wetland · Wildlife · Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity · Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management · Environmental Science · Fish biology, ecology, and behavior · Ecology

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Unique citing works6
Citations per year2
Citation span2023 - 2025 (3)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 6

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