Restinga
Restingas can be defined as different plant formations established on sandy soils that occur in the coastal plain region, close to the sea. Because they are located at the interface between the marine and continental environments, in places with a tropical climate, the restinga has an intrinsic fragility. It is constantly affected by natural processes of marine deposition and erosion and river drainage.
In this way, these coastal ecosystems are physically determined by edaphic conditions (related to the soil) and marine influence, and are found along the Brazilian coast and in various parts of the world. In Brazil, the restinga is part of the Atlantic Forest biome.
"Praia da Fazenda", Ubatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
Restinga
Restingas can be defined as different plant formations established on sandy soils that occur in the coastal plain region, close to the sea. Because they are located at the interface between the marine and continental environments, in places with a tropical climate, the restinga has an intrinsic fragility. It is constantly affected by natural processes of marine deposition and erosion and river drainage.
In this way, these coastal ecosystems are physically determined by edaphic conditions (related to the soil) and marine influence, and are found along the Brazilian coast and in various parts of the world. In Brazil, the restinga is part of the Atlantic Forest biome.
"Praia da Fazenda", Ubatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.