Consequences of suppressing natural vegetation in drainage areas for freshwater ecosystem conservation: considerations on the new "Brazilian forest code"

• DOI: 10.1590/0102-33062014abb0031
• Publication Date: 2015-06-04T19:46:27Z
• Authors: Marcelo Henrique ...; Lucélia Nobre Car...; Rafael Arruda; Frederico Augusto...
• Keywords: Hydric soil

The input of particulate and dissolved organic matter (POM DOM, respectively) from terrestrial ecosystem drainage basins is an important energy nutrient source in limnic food chains. Studies indicated that semi-deciduous seasonal forests located areas Brazil have the potential to produce 7.5 - 10.3 Mg ha−1/year POM. global increase vegetation destruction, such as forests, threatens this allochthonous resource can significant impacts on river lake communities Therefore, it critical exploitation occupation protocols are updated protect transition between ecosystems. This review highlights existing knowledge these interactions proposes responsible sustainable methods for converting basins. was based Brazilian data new "Brazilian Forest Code." study also considers importance including flood tracks permanently protected improve legislation hydric resources.