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Abstract

The recent signs of recovery of the native and endemic flora of Trindade Island, Brazil, are attributed to the
eradication of vertebrates which were introduced on the 18th Century. Three centuries of devastation lead to
the disappearance of endemic plant species and to a drastic reduction of vegetation cover and sea bird
populations. In 2005 the Brazilian Navy concluded the eradication of feral goats, resulting in the early
expansion of vegetation cover on previously barren areas. The only remaining invasive vertebrates are the
house mice. This fact represents a milestone in the natural history of Trindade and shall encourage new
conservation research on the Island.

Palavras-chave: natural regeneration, invasive vertebrates, oceanic island.  a

Resumo

Os recentes sinais de recuperação da flora nativa e endêmica da Ilha da Trindade, Brasil, são atribuídos à
erradicação de vertebrados introduzidos no século XVIII. Três séculos de devastação resultaram no
desaparecimento de espécies vegetais endêmicas e na redução drástica da cobertura florestal e das populações
de aves marinhas. Em 2005 a Marinha do Brasil conclui a erradicação das cabras ferais, resultando no início
da expansão da cobertura vegetal em áreas previamente nuas. Os únicos vertebrados invasores remanescentes
são os camundongos. Esse fato representa um marco na história natural de Trindade e deve incentivar novos
trabalhos de conservação na ilha.

Key words: regeneração natural, vertebrados invasores, ilha oceânica.  aREGENERAÇÃO NATURAL  aCABRA  aANIMAL VERTEBRADO0 07099347204dRio de Janeiro-RJ Jardim Botanico do Rio de Janeiro 1935o2024-8121tRodriguésia (Brazil)x0370-6583; 2175-7860 on-linegv. 62(3) p. 717-719; (2011)wBR2024003858  uhttps://www.scielo.br/j/rod/a/q7sgPzQMt7cyDhB8TVNXqnz/?format=pdf&lang=en  cANA  c329169d329169