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Prosopis Invasion: Implications for the Biodiversity of Caatinga in NE Brazil

 

Key Facts

FUNDING SCHEME ICON
FUNDING SCHEME
Main Project
VALUE ICON
VALUE
£116,000
WHERE ICON
WHERE
Brazil

Summary

To understand the extent and mechanisms of Prosopis juliflora invasion and its implications on the biodiversity of caatinga in the semi-arid north-east of Brazil. This information will be used to draw up a series of recommendations for the management of Prosopis invasion in this region.
 
Status Completed_noFR
Reference 51-66
Round 4
Start 01/04/1996
End 30/08/1999

Project Leader

Lead Organisation

Project Partners
Federal University of Paraiba (UFPR), Patos Campus


Regions
South America

Countries
Brazil