Authors:
Zamith, L.R. and F.R. Scarano
Publication Date:
2006
Abstract/Summary:
Although trees and shrubs predominantly compose natural restinga vegetation, local vegetation after impact was replaced by an exotic grass cover, which meant a drastic reduction in species richness. Thus, in this experiment we removed the grass cover, introduced shrub and tree species, and monitored survival and growth of 20 plants per species for 2 years. Despite the adversities imposed by the nutrient-poor sandy soil, 70% of the species showed high survival percentage and considerable growth. This report on restoration initiatives in the restingas points out the viability of shrub and tree plantation following exotic grass removal as a strategy to restore Brazilian coastal vegetation.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
Restoration Ecology
Link:
http://www2.ib.unicamp.br/profs/cjoly/CAMPO%2008/GRUPOS%2007/Zamith_Scarano.pdf