Undesirable Neighbours: Eucalyptus and Protected Areas

Eucalyptus is the common name of a set of exotic species present in the Brazilian territory. They have a strong invasive potential which is detrimental to the preservation of native floral formations, particularly in protected areas. This research seeks to (i) understand the stage of eucalyptus inva...

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Main Authors: Guzmán, Sandra Daniela Manzano, Drummond, Jose Augusto, Barreto, Cristiane Gomes
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description Eucalyptus is the common name of a set of exotic species present in the Brazilian territory. They have a strong invasive potential which is detrimental to the preservation of native floral formations, particularly in protected areas. This research seeks to (i) understand the stage of eucalyptus invasion in the Brasilia National Park; (ii) identify the main vectors of the invasive populations and (iii) verify the possible role of the adjoining Brasília National Forest in the invasion and (iv) consider possible conflicts between the roles of these two different categories of protected areas. A set of phytosociological sample areas were defined inside the park to pinpoint different eucalyptus populations. Findings indicate that eucalyptus populations inside the park behave invasively, having advanced 186.30 meters from their point of origin over the span of 45 years. Among the possible contamination vectors are a neighbouring nursery run by the local government and eucalyptus plantations in the adjoining Brasília National Forest. Results indicate the need for management actions to avoid continual seed dispersal by examined populations. They also indicate that the distinct conservation goals of national forests and national parks must be considered, especially when they are neighbours.
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spelling intech-784362021-09-16 Undesirable Neighbours: Eucalyptus and Protected Areas Sandra Daniela Manzano Guzmán Jose Augusto Drummond Cristiane Gomes Barreto Life Sciences Eucalyptus is the common name of a set of exotic species present in the Brazilian territory. They have a strong invasive potential which is detrimental to the preservation of native floral formations, particularly in protected areas. This research seeks to (i) understand the stage of eucalyptus invasion in the Brasilia National Park; (ii) identify the main vectors of the invasive populations and (iii) verify the possible role of the adjoining Brasília National Forest in the invasion and (iv) consider possible conflicts between the roles of these two different categories of protected areas. A set of phytosociological sample areas were defined inside the park to pinpoint different eucalyptus populations. Findings indicate that eucalyptus populations inside the park behave invasively, having advanced 186.30 meters from their point of origin over the span of 45 years. Among the possible contamination vectors are a neighbouring nursery run by the local government and eucalyptus plantations in the adjoining Brasília National Forest. Results indicate the need for management actions to avoid continual seed dispersal by examined populations. They also indicate that the distinct conservation goals of national forests and national parks must be considered, especially when they are neighbours. IntechOpen 2021-09-16 Chapter, Part Of Book https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/78436 doi:10.5772/intechopen.99831 en ISBN:978-1-83969-812-5 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.intechopen.com/books/10844 ; Protected Area Management - Recent Advances
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Undesirable Neighbours: Eucalyptus and Protected Areas
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title_full Undesirable Neighbours: Eucalyptus and Protected Areas
title_fullStr Undesirable Neighbours: Eucalyptus and Protected Areas
title_full_unstemmed Undesirable Neighbours: Eucalyptus and Protected Areas
title_short Undesirable Neighbours: Eucalyptus and Protected Areas
title_sort undesirable neighbours eucalyptus and protected areas
topic Life Sciences
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