Forest fires

Context

Development of a plan for monitoring of surface waters, bottom sediments, soils, fish, fruits and tree canopy as a result of the application of flame retardants in areas where forest fire mitigation actions are planned in the state of Pará, Brazil.

Methodology

For the development of the services, collections and laboratory analyses of samples were necessary to assess the impacts resulting from the application of the retardant based on the legal/regulatory parameters of the resolutions of the National Environment Council, Brazilian Association of Technical Standards, National Water Agency, National Sanitary Surveillance Agency and the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Brazilian agencies that govern the subject in question. The evaluation of the canopy by aerial images of the application areas was carried out using drone overflights. An evaluation of possible impacts was also provided, such as the significant loss of canopy leaves, changes in the canopy color pattern and tree mortality.

Results

Meeting customer´s environmental demands with the delivery of a conclusive report on the topic.

Status

Complete

Year

2020

Category

Services

Outros Cases

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The surroundings of artificial reservoirs present significant ecological challenges due to human activities and the impacts generated by the construction and operation of the reservoir. The conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of the areas around the reservoir are essential to mitigate the negative effects on the local ecosystem. Therefore, proper planning is fundamental to preserve areas of native vegetation, restore degraded areas, and ensure the continuity of the region’s ecological function.

Decharacterization of geotechnical structures

Development of studies, design work and environmental monitoring related to the de-characterization of geotechnical structures in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Archaeological monitoring of emergency works

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