Caatinga: one of the least protected biomes in Brazil

Abstract

The Caatinga is a large dry forest ecosystem that covers about 11% of the Brazilian territory. Botanically, it is considered the only uniquely Brazilian biome. It was the agronomist and ecologist from Pernambuco João Vasconcelos Sobrinho (1908-1989) who first proved that the biological heritage of the Caatinga, in addition to being very rich, is unique on the planet . In his honor, the date of April 28 is dedicated to the National Day of the Caatinga, since 2003. In addition to commemorating this date, the Caatinga deserves another warning about its current state of conservation and the urgency of systematic actions to preserve the biome.