Arid and semiarid environments are characterized by low water availability (eg, in soil and
atmosphere), high air temperature, and irregularity in the spatio-temporal distribution of …

Land desertification poses a significant challenge in the Brazilian semiarid region,
encompassing a substantial portion of the country. Within this region, the detrimental effects …

Desertification is one of the major environmental problems that humanity faces today, since
it reduces the availability of ecosystem services, increases food insecurity and poverty, and …

The lack of robust scientific data still hinders estimates of soil and plant carbon (C) losses
due to land-use changes in most dry tropical ecosystems. The present study investigated the …

In this study, the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform was used to obtain and manipulate
data products derived from satellite images to quantify the forest cover changes in the …

A mosaic of landscapes can be seen in the semi-arid region of Brazil as a result of
anthropogenic activity (ie deforestation). These changes can lead to a reduction in soil …

Afforestation is considered as an effective method for alleviating the rising of atmospheric
carbon dioxide (CO 2) concentration through the accumulation and long-term storage of …

The use of vegetation as a source of energy and its clearing for agricultural production has
contributed to the degradation of the drylands in world. On soil, the effects of deforestation …

Ecological processes, such as net primary production, root system development, organic
matter mineralization, nutrient removal and fertilizer application interfere in gains and losses …

Soil conservation adheres to various United Nations Sustainable Development Goals while
in Brazil is a constitutional obligation. To attain the goals and fulfil the obligation, laws …