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| Salm,Rodolfo; Jalles-Filho,Euphly; Schuck-Paim,Cynthia. |
| In this study we propose a model that represents the importance of large arborescent palms in the dynamics of seasonally-dry Amazonian forests. Specifically, the model is aimed at guiding the investigation of the role of large arborescent palms on forest regeneration and succession. Following disturbance, the high level of luminosity reaching recently formed forest gaps favors the quick proliferation of shade-intolerant lianas that, by casting shade on the crowns of mature forest trees and increasing tree-fall probability, suppress forest succession. Due to their columnar architecture palm trees are, however, not severely affected by vines. As the palms grow, the canopy at the gaps becomes gradually higher and denser, progressively obstructing the passage... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Amazon; Attalea maripa; Forest dynamics; Palm trees; Regeneration. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1676-06032005000300011 |
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| Salm,Rodolfo; Feder,Lisa; Jalles-Filho,Euphly; Jardim,Mario Augusto Gonçalves. |
| Although scientists and policy makers embrace the general concept "sustainable development", there are few who agree on how to carry out sustainable development in specific situations. As such, sustainable development projects among ethnoscientists are widely critiqued as to how well they are inter-culturally formulated. Here we report on a controversial case of planting coconuts in Kayapó Indian villages of southern Pará, Brazil and offer our own self-critique. We began under the premise that reforestation and Kayapó general health/nutrition go hand in hand. Therefore, the flourishing of coconut culture will contribute to forest conservation in the long run, in itself, and simultaneously, maintain good nutrition for the Kayapó people who protect the... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Coconuts; Deforestation; Economy; Indians; Palm; Seed dispersal; Tropical Forest. |
| Ano: 2010 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1676-06032010000100014 |
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