Scientists have identified “Seed Transfer Zones” to help restore vast areas of degraded land in Brazil.
Scientists have identified “Seed Transfer Zones” to help restore vast areas of degraded land in Brazil.
Published on International Biodiversity Day, the new study divides Brazil into 48 zones, each defined by its climate and soil conditions.
Restoration projects can use these zones to identify which native seeds are best suited to each location under both current and future climates.
The study, led by the University of Exeter with partners from Brazilian and international institutions, maps 48 Seed Transfer Zones across Brazil’s six major vegetation regions: Amazon, Cerrado, Atlantic Forest, Caatinga, Pantanal and Pampa.
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