Influence of Urbanization on the Dynamics of the Urban Vegetation Coverage Index (VCI) in Erechim (RS)

ABSTRACT Vegetation fragments located in urban perimeters provide better environmental conditions for biological diversity and human well-being. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Vegetation Coverage Index (VCI) of the urban perimeter of Erechim, RS, between years 2010 and 2015. Mapping was...

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Main Authors: Marciana Brandalise, Jéssica Prandel, Franciele Quadros, Ivan Rovani, Marcelo Malysz, Vanderlei Decian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro 2019-04-01
Series:Floresta e Ambiente
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2179-80872019000200119&lng=en&tlng=en