Territory zoning for the identification of ecological corridors in the Brazilian Federal District

Authors

  • Rodrigo Studart CORRÊA UNIVERSIDADE CATOLICA DE BRASILIA
  • Eriel Sinval CARDOSO SEMARH/DF
  • Gustavo Macedo de Mello BAPTISTA UCB
  • Benício MÉLO FILHO IBAMA

Abstract

Territory zoning for the identification of ecological corridors in the Brazilian Federal District The remaining natural areas in the Brazilian Federal District - DF have been suffering from insularization. The largest and best preserved spots of Savannah (Cerrado) in DF are currently kept in some natural reserves, which have granted the status of Cerrado Biosphere Reserve’s Core Zones. This work aims to identify green connections among the Core Zones in DF and between the DF as a whole and the Paranã-Pirineus Ecological Corridor, a 10-million-hectare natural passageway in Cerrado. Results show three corridors in DF: the first one ranges from the southern DF to Maranhão river valley, but it isn’t effective to link the two Core Zones located in DF’s northern region. The second corridor is connecting Brasília National Park to a Core Zone in the south of DF. The third corridor works as a local linkage for the Paranã-Pirineus Corridor. The connection between DF’s preserved areas and Paranã-Pirineus Corridor is essential to keep their biological integrity. Key-words: Ecological corridors; Territory zoning; Paranã-Pirineus; Distrito Federal.

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v. 31, n. 1 (2006)

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