Florística de duas matas ciliares de rios intermitentes das caatingas como referência para restauração de áreas degradadas em Jaguarari, Bahia

Abstract

The phytogeographic domain of the Caatingas occupies a Brazilian region with a semi-arid climate. The conservation and restoration of the DFC are challenges given the degradation that affects more than 50% of its total area. For riparian forests, floristic and phytogeographic information are still insufficient to support ecological restoration projects. Through a floristic survey in two areas of riparian forests and an area of stricto sensu caatinga at Fazenda Caraíba in Jaguarari, Bahia, we documented 149 species. We carried out phytogeographic analyzes that showed high floristic similarity between riparian forests and surrounding caatinga environments. We selected 21 species of native flora for restoration both in these riparian forests and in areas of stricto sensu caatinga under crystalline basement, considering for the choice of species, their distribution in the DFC, ecological, economic and cultural importance. We believe that restoring areas with species traditionally used by the population can significantly contribute to the success of PRAD.