Mudanças florísticas e estruturais no cerrado sensu stricto ao longo de 27 anos (1985-2012) na Fazenda Água Limpa, Brasília, DF

A 27-year study of the strict cerrado vegetation at Fazenda Água Limpa, Brasília, reveals that periodic fires maintain floristic and structural stability rather than disrupting plant communities. Despite four fire events during the study period (1985–2012), no significant changes in species richness or diversity were observed, suggesting fire acts as a stabilizing force for this ecosystem. However, prolonged fire suppression could lead to substantial shifts in flora and structure, indicating the delicate balance between disturbance and conservation in cerrado environments. The research employed continuous inventories across 19 permanent plots (1,000 m² each), providing long-term data on tree community dynamics.

Almeida, R. F., Fagg, C. W., Oliveira, M. C. d., Munhoz, C. B. R., Lima, A. S. d., & Oliveira, L. S. B. d. (2014). Mudanças florísticas e estruturais no cerrado sensu stricto ao longo de 27 anos (1985-2012) na Fazenda Água Limpa, Brasília, DF. Rodriguésia, 65(1), 01–19. https://doi.org/10.1590/s2175-78602014000100001