GEO Brasil - UNEP

3 Lands used for Temporary Crops
Unit:
1000 ha
Concept
Lands where short-term (temporary) crops are cultivated, either resting or being
used, normally for a period of time no longer than one year. They usually require
re-plantation after each harvest.
Comments
These include areas where there are plantations and those being prepared for
cultivation of short-term crops. They include areas for the cultivation of forage
intended for harvesting and those normally used for temporary crops but which,
were not being used for that end at the time of the Census due to climatic factors
(droughts, heavy rains, etc.).
Source IBGE - Agricultural and Cattle Ranching Census, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985 and 1986
Observations
annex 1
4 Lands used for Permanent Crops
Unit:
1000 ha
Concept
Areas for cultivation of long-term crops that do not require re-plantation after
each harvest, continuing to produce for several years.
Comments
These include areas where there are plantations and those being prepared for
cultivation of permanent crops. They also include areas where there are permanent
crop seedling nurseries and areas where rubber trees, maté plants and heart of
palm are planted.
Source IBGE - Agricultural and Cattle Ranching Census, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985 and 1996
Observations
5 Lands used for Temporary Crops per Inhabitant
Unit:
ha/100 inhabitants
Concept
Proportion of land where short-term (temporary) crops are cultivated, resting or
being used, in relation to the total population.
Comments
For the year 1970, resting lands were not included because they were classified as
productive lands not being used.
Source IBGE - Agricultural and Cattle Ranching Census, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985 and 1996;
IBGE Brazilian Annual Statistical Report, 1985; Population Count 1996.
Observations
6 Lands not used for Temporary or Permanent Crops
Unit:
1000 ha
Concept
These include all land that is not specifically used for temporary or permanent
crops, such as: permanent pastures, forest areas, areas where there are
constructions, etc.
Comments
This information was obtained by subtracting the areas where there are temporary
and permanent crops from the total area of the Brazilian territory, including the
areas of the islands of Da Trindade (10.1km²) and Martim Vaz (0.3km²), the region
under dispute - PI/CE (2,977.4 Km²) and the area of the State District of Fernando
de Noronha (18.4 Km²), adding up to a total of 8,547,403.5.
Source IBGE - Agricultural and Cattle Ranching Census, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985 and 1996;
IBGE - Population Count 1996.
Observations
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