Sapling Survival and Growth in a Restoration Project of a Drained Wetland Forest in Southeastern Brazil

Abstract The aim of this research was to evaluate the survival and growth native tree saplings planted in a drained Mauritia flexuosa palm swamp (vereda) southeastern Brazil, identify suitable species for restoration projects these hygrophilous environments. Total sapling at one-year post-planting 48%. with highest were Croton urucurana, Cecropia pachystachya, Erythroxylum citrifolium, Hirtella gracilipes Tapirira guianensis. Lowest found flexuosa, Piper aduncum, Calophyllum brasiliense, Calyptranthes brasiliensis, Myrsine umbellata, Ladenbergia cujabensis Ficus sp. We indicate high-survival Typical wetland attained low growth, indicating negative influence anthropization on ecosystem’s resilience, highlighting importance studies investigating strategies restore them.