Abstract
The Caatinga is a socio-ecological system where the mutual interdependence of man and nature is outstanding. On one hand, ecological gradients maintain most of the large biodiversity and have been fundamental in shaping the modern regional cultural heritage. On the other hand, acute and chronic human disturbances together have led to a large-scale transformation of the Caatinga's ecosystems, thus reducing their capacity to provide critical ecosystem services to local communities. Future scenarios will possibly be worse due to climatic changes. The path toward sustainability and resilience in the Caatinga requires a major shift from the current ways in which local populations use and interact with natural ecosystems.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Caatinga |
| Subtitle of host publication | The Largest Tropical Dry Forest Region in South America |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 461-474 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319683393 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783319683386 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 9 2018 |
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Keywords
- Biodiversity corridors
- Desertification
- Green infrastructure
- Productive landscapes
- Socio-ecological systems
- Sustainability
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)
- Environmental Science(all)
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The future of the Caatinga. / Tabarelli, Marcelo; Leal, Inara R.; Scarano, Fabio Rubio; Cardoso da Silva, Jose Maria.
Caatinga: The Largest Tropical Dry Forest Region in South America. Springer International Publishing, 2018. p. 461-474.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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AU - Cardoso da Silva, Jose Maria
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