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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Hydrology
  • Ecosystem Management

Background:

  • Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) programs aim to conserve natural resources.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of PES in environmental protected areas is crucial for sustainable management.
  • The Guariroba River Basin in Brazil implemented PES with soil and water conservation practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of a PES program in reducing soil erosion and improving water yield.
  • To analyze the impact of soil conservation practices on streamflow and groundwater contribution.
  • To determine the resilience of the ecosystem to drought under PES implementation.

Main Methods:

  • Measured rainfall and water discharge from 2012 to 2016.
  • Implemented soil and water conservation practices: level terraces and riparian vegetation recovery.
  • Analyzed streamflow components (baseflow and direct runoff) and baseflow index.
  • Performed trend analysis on baseflow time series using the Mann-Kendall test.

Main Results:

  • Precipitation showed a decreasing trend (1 mm/month).
  • Baseflow exhibited a significant increasing trend (0.018 m³/s).
  • Groundwater was confirmed as a major contributor to total river flow.
  • Soil conservation practices correlated with increased baseflow and enhanced drought resilience.

Conclusions:

  • The PES program successfully increased baseflow, indicating improved groundwater recharge and contribution.
  • Soil conservation practices, including level terraces and vegetation recovery, enhance ecosystem resilience to drought.
  • PES programs can be effective tools for managing water resources and mitigating soil erosion in protected areas.