We propose a method to classify priority sites for Atlantic Rainforest restoration aiming to increase basin streamflows. The Rainfall Forest to Water Production (RFWP) method uses multicriteria analysis supported by GIS techniques and hydrological modeling. The method was applied to the Itapemirim River Basin, southeastern Brazil. The application of RFWP provided a map of areas with different priority for forest restoration by overlapping standardized numerical criteria with different weights (climatological, soil type/land use, and relief). The results indicated the influence of the wide distribution of the restoration sites on the streamflows. The RFWP proved to be suitable for the spatial analysis of the effect of different restoring areas on streamflows. Based on simulated scenarios, an increase in the native forest cover by restoration up to 27.6% of the basin area is expected to significantly enhance water production. The priority areas where forest restoration could better contribute to increase streamflows were delineated, especially at high altitude and in pastures, which are mostly in degraded conditions.
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Cecílio RA, Oliveira-Ravani LT, Zanetti SS, Mendes HA (2021). Method for classifying sites to Atlantic Rainforest restoration aiming to increase basin’s streamflows. iForest 14: 86-94. - doi: 10.3832/ifor3658-013
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Received: Sep 22, 2020
Accepted: Dec 18, 2020
First online: Feb 19, 2021
Publication Date: Feb 28, 2021
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