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Topoclimatic Zoning of Three Native Amazonian Forest Species: Approach to Sustainable Silviculture

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  • Lucietta Guerreiro Martorano

    (Embrapa Eastern Amazon/NAPT Middle Amazon, Santarém 69010-180, PA, Brazil)

  • Silvio Brienza Junior

    (Embrapa Forestry, Colombo 89540-010, PR, Brazil)

  • Jose Reinaldo da Silva Cabral de Moraes

    (Department of Exact Sciences, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, Sao Paulo State University (Unesp), Jaboticabal 14883-378, SP, Brazil)

  • Leila Sheila Silva Lisboa

    (Municipal Secretary of Education—SEMEC, Belém 66123-030, PA, Brazil)

  • Werlleson Nascimento

    (Department of Exact Sciences, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba 13418-900, SP, Brazil)

  • Denison Lima Correa

    (Department of Wood Technology (DTM), State University of Pará, Paragominas 68626-713, PA, Brazil)

  • Thiago Martins Santos

    (Department of Forest Sciences, School of Forest Engineering, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras 37200-900, MG, Brazil)

  • Rafael Fausto de Lima

    (Department of Exact Sciences, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, Sao Paulo State University (Unesp), Jaboticabal 14883-378, SP, Brazil)

  • Kaio Ramon de Sousa Magalhães

    (Department of Forest Sciences, Federal University of Western Pará, Santarém 68015-130, PA, Brazil)

  • Carlos Tadeu dos Santos Dias

    (Department of Statistics and Applied Mathematics (DEMA), Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza 60440-900, CE, Brazil)

Abstract

Anthropized areas in the Brazilian Amazon require detailed mapping to identify zones for sustainable use. This study developed a topoclimatic zoning framework to evaluate the conservation and agroforestry potential of three native species: Carapa guianensis (Andiroba), Dipteryx odorata (Cumaru), and Bertholletia excelsa (Amazon Nut). The hypothesis was that integrating topographic and climatic data can effectively identify high-potential areas for these species to support forest restoration and sustainable management. This study applied ecological modeling and Geographic Information System (GIS) tools to classify zones into high, medium, and low potential for each species. Results showed Carapa guianensis has high potential in 64% of anthropized areas, Dipteryx odorata in 72% of the Legal Amazon, and Bertholletia excelsa in 58%, highlighting their adaptability and strategic value for restoration efforts. The findings emphasize the importance of topoclimatic zoning as a tool for conservation and sustainable use strategies. By aligning with Brazil’s Payment for Environmental Services (PES) Law, this approach can foster agroforestry practices, enhance biodiversity conservation, and strengthen the Amazon bioeconomy, ensuring ecological resilience and sustainable development.

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  • Lucietta Guerreiro Martorano & Silvio Brienza Junior & Jose Reinaldo da Silva Cabral de Moraes & Leila Sheila Silva Lisboa & Werlleson Nascimento & Denison Lima Correa & Thiago Martins Santos & Rafael, 2025. "Topoclimatic Zoning of Three Native Amazonian Forest Species: Approach to Sustainable Silviculture," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(4), pages 1-25, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:4:p:1366-:d:1585967
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