Summary
A study on the erodibility of a Cambissolo (a type of soil) along a steep slope transect in Paraty, Brazil, revealed that despite low erodibility, the land poses significant restrictions for agricultural activities due to its steep gradient and naturally low fertility. Researchers analyzed soil attributes such as granulometry, bulk density, total porosity, aggregate stability, organic matter, pH, and fertility across the transect. The findings highlight the dual challenge of preserving this UNESCO World Heritage Site's biodiversity while managing land use in a way that mitigates risks to soil stability.
Citation
Santos, R. C., Pereira, L. d. S., & Guerra, A. J. T. (2017). Análise da erodibilidade de um Cambissolo por meio de um transecto em encosta íngreme da bacia hidrográfica do rio Pequeno, Paraty – RJ. Os Desafios Da Geografia Física Na Fronteira Do Conhecimento, 4426–4437. https://doi.org/10.20396/sbgfa.v1i2017.1931