CONTRIBUIÇÃO PARA MITIGAÇÃO DOS IMPACTOS DA MACRÓFITA AQUÁTICA Eichhornia crassipes SOBRE A ZONA COSTEIRA DA REGIÃO SUL DA BAHIA [A contribution to the mitigation of impacts from the Aquatic Macrophyte Eichhornia crassipes on the Coastal Zone of Southern Bahia, Brazil]

Pedro Fidelman

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CONTRIBUIÇÃO PARA MITIGAÇÃO DOS IMPACTOS DA MACRÓFITA AQUÁTICA Eichhornia crassipes SOBRE A ZONA COSTEIRA DA REGIÃO SUL DA BAHIA [A contribution to the mitigation of impacts from the Aquatic Macrophyte Eichhornia crassipes on the Coastal Zone of Southern Bahia, Brazil]

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CONTRIBUIÇÃO PARA MITIGAÇÃO DOS IMPACTOS DA MACRÓFITA AQUÁTICA Eichhornia crassipes SOBRE A ZONA COSTEIRA DA REGIÃO SUL DA BAHIA [A contribution to the mitigation of impacts from the Aquatic Macrophyte Eichhornia crassipes on the Coastal Zone of Southern Bahia, Brazil]

Pedro Fidelman

Revista de Gestão Costeira Integrada [Journal of Integrated Coastal Zone Management], Vol.4(3), pp.1-5

2005

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Environmental Science and Management

eichhornia crassipes (water hyacinth)

environmental impacts

weed control

watershed management

coastal zone

E. crassipes is a free-floating aquatic macrophyte from tropical and sub-tropical freshwater environments. The excessive growth of this species is associated with nutrient enriched sites and causes detrimental impacts on water uses. In the central-southern part of the State of Bahia, Brazil, in addition to the adverse impacts on water resources, freshwater macrophytes have considerably affected the coastal zone. During periods of increased river flows, a large amount of macrophyte biomass is brought to the coast. This biomass covers extensive stretches of sand beaches,affecting tourism and recreation activities. The present paper analyzes the effects of E. crassipes infestation in the Cachoeira river watershed on the coastal zone of the municipality of Ilhéus. Management and control measures are discussed, considering the watershed as the unit of analysis.

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Title: CONTRIBUIÇÃO PARA MITIGAÇÃO DOS IMPACTOS DA MACRÓFITA AQUÁTICA Eichhornia crassipes SOBRE A ZONA COSTEIRA DA REGIÃO SUL DA BAHIA [A contribution to the mitigation of impacts from the Aquatic Macrophyte Eichhornia crassipes on the Coastal Zone of Southern Bahia, Brazil]
Authors: Pedro Fidelman (Author) - University of Wollongong
Publication details: Revista de Gestão Costeira Integrada [Journal of Integrated Coastal Zone Management], Vol.4(3), pp.1-5
Publisher: Associação Portuguesa dos Recursos Hídricos (APRH)
Date published: 2005
ISSN: 1677-4841
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Sustainability Research Cluster
Language: Portuguese
Record Identifier: 99450048202621
Output Type: Journal article

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