Abstract
This study aimed to characterize the physical environment and how to use and land cover in the Pequeno wathershed, located in São José dos Pinhais - State of Paraná, analyzing conditions of use present in contrast with the natural features of the environment physical. In the analysis between 2000 and 2006, involving the integration of data, geotechnology and preparation of maps, it was found that: (a) the area occupied by natural vegetation was reduced 11%, making the area more sensitive to the exposure of erosion. (b) the urbanization increased 2% and concentrated near the confluence of the Little River with River Falls. (c) the agricultural activities are concentrated in very fragile soils (Histosols), which causes many negative impacts.
Translated title of the contribution | Characterization of the physical environment, use and occupation of the pequeno wathershed - Paraná |
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Original language | Portuguese |
Pages (from-to) | 165-184 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | RA'E GA - O Espaco Geografico em Analise |
Issue number | 21 |
State | Published - 19 Dec 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Slope
- Soil
- Tree probability
- Vegetation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geography, Planning and Development