A conservation agenda for the Pantanal's biodiversity

Brazilian Journal of Biology

Cjr Alho¹  J Sabino¹ 

[1] ,Universidade Anhanguera Desenvolvimento Regional Campo Grande MS ,Brazil

关键词: biodiversity;    conservation;    environmental threats;    fauna;    flora;    biodiversidade;    conservação;    ameaças ambientais;    fauna;    flora;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1519-69842011000200012

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The Pantanal's biodiversity constitutes a valuable natural resource, in economic, cultural, recreational, aesthetic, scientific and educational terms. The vegetation plus the seasonal productivity support a diverse and abundant fauna. Many endangered species occur in the region, and waterfowl are exceptionally abundant during the dry season. Losses of biodiversity and its associated natural habitats within the Pantanal occur as a result of unsustainable land use. Implementation of protected areas is only a part of the conservation strategy needed. We analyse biodiversity threats to the biome under seven major categories: 1) conversion of natural vegetation into pasture and agricultural crops, 2) destruction or degradation of habitat mainly due to wild fire, 3) overexploitation of species mainly by unsustainable fishing, 4) water pollution, 5) river flow modification with implantation of small hydroelectric plants, 6) unsustainable tourism, and 7) introduction of invasive exotic species.

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