2017
DOI: 10.4136/ambi-agua.1978
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Sediments of watersheds from Frutal and Bebedouro Streams (Frutal, MG, Brazil) as an indicator of human activities

Abstract: Soil degradation is a physical process intensified by political and socioeconomic factors, and by the population growth of the 20 th century. In this study, we evaluated the sediments of the Frutal and Bebedouro Streams, located in Frutal municipality, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, and their relation to major human activities that are responsible soil erosion and silting. Samples were collected between 2012 and 2013 for the determination of granulometric composition, organic matter content, and minerals in sedim… Show more

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“…It is important that public policy proposals related to reforestation be preceded by knowledge of the effective impacts that forests have on water resources. Such impacts are often positive from the point of view of water quality Brito et al, 2016); however, they vary in relation to streamflow behavior (Bosch and Hewlett, 1982).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is important that public policy proposals related to reforestation be preceded by knowledge of the effective impacts that forests have on water resources. Such impacts are often positive from the point of view of water quality Brito et al, 2016); however, they vary in relation to streamflow behavior (Bosch and Hewlett, 1982).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%