Soil Erosion and Land Degradation on Trail Systems in Mountainous Areas: Two Case Studies from South-East Brazil
This paper addresses the role of soil erosion and mass movements on mountainous trails due to human trampling on steep slopes. This is the case of several trails situated on forested areas in South-East Brazil, even those located in protected areas. Two methods were used to achieve the research obje...
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| description | This paper addresses the role of soil erosion and mass movements on mountainous trails due to human trampling on steep slopes. This is the case of several trails situated on forested areas in South-East Brazil, even those located in protected areas. Two methods were used to achieve the research objectives. Firstly, analyses of microtopography using erosion bridges, which was monitored four times on <i>Caixa D’Aço</i> natural pool trails in <i>Serra da Bocaina</i> National Park. Secondly, disturbed and undisturbed soil samples were collected at 0−10 cm depth at four sites on <i>Água Branca</i> trail in <i>Serra do Mar</i> State Park. Using this methodology, we assessed soil degradation in two different humid tropical environments. Generally, trampling combined with deficient trail management, play important roles in degrading soils in both areas. Bioengineering techniques should be used to recuperate these trails, which are used by tourists and local residents. We hope this research work may contribute towards improved management in Brazilian protected areas. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9a000fb8308a440d800f9aee47c9676d2022-12-22T01:47:06ZengMDPI AGSoil Systems2571-87892019-08-01335610.3390/soilsystems3030056soilsystems3030056Soil Erosion and Land Degradation on Trail Systems in Mountainous Areas: Two Case Studies from South-East BrazilLuana Rangel0Maria do Carmo Jorge1Antonio Guerra2Michael Fullen3Department of Geography, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-909, BrazilDepartment of Geography, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-909, BrazilDepartment of Geography, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-909, BrazilFaculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UKThis paper addresses the role of soil erosion and mass movements on mountainous trails due to human trampling on steep slopes. This is the case of several trails situated on forested areas in South-East Brazil, even those located in protected areas. Two methods were used to achieve the research objectives. Firstly, analyses of microtopography using erosion bridges, which was monitored four times on <i>Caixa D’Aço</i> natural pool trails in <i>Serra da Bocaina</i> National Park. Secondly, disturbed and undisturbed soil samples were collected at 0−10 cm depth at four sites on <i>Água Branca</i> trail in <i>Serra do Mar</i> State Park. Using this methodology, we assessed soil degradation in two different humid tropical environments. Generally, trampling combined with deficient trail management, play important roles in degrading soils in both areas. Bioengineering techniques should be used to recuperate these trails, which are used by tourists and local residents. We hope this research work may contribute towards improved management in Brazilian protected areas.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-8789/3/3/56soil conservationland conservationsoil erosiontrailsprotected areas |
| spellingShingle | Luana Rangel Maria do Carmo Jorge Antonio Guerra Michael Fullen Soil Erosion and Land Degradation on Trail Systems in Mountainous Areas: Two Case Studies from South-East Brazil Soil Systems soil conservation land conservation soil erosion trails protected areas |
| title | Soil Erosion and Land Degradation on Trail Systems in Mountainous Areas: Two Case Studies from South-East Brazil |
| title_full | Soil Erosion and Land Degradation on Trail Systems in Mountainous Areas: Two Case Studies from South-East Brazil |
| title_fullStr | Soil Erosion and Land Degradation on Trail Systems in Mountainous Areas: Two Case Studies from South-East Brazil |
| title_full_unstemmed | Soil Erosion and Land Degradation on Trail Systems in Mountainous Areas: Two Case Studies from South-East Brazil |
| title_short | Soil Erosion and Land Degradation on Trail Systems in Mountainous Areas: Two Case Studies from South-East Brazil |
| title_sort | soil erosion and land degradation on trail systems in mountainous areas two case studies from south east brazil |
| topic | soil conservation land conservation soil erosion trails protected areas |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-8789/3/3/56 |
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