Calculation of Geodiversity from Landscape Units of the Cadeado Range Region in Paraná, Brazil

摘要: This work aims to carry out a quantitative evaluation of geodiversity in unit Cadeado Range, Parana state, Brazil, on the eastern edge sedimentary basin. We identified and defined eight compartments or landscape units using an integrated analysis set elements their geoecological structure: geomorphological, geological, pedological, hydrologic, socioeconomic features. made abiotic landscape, aiming understand spatial distribution geodiversity. To this, we applied calculation index proposed by Serrano Ruiz-flano ((62):1–8, 2007), order determine richness for each compartment, as well relative frequency elements. It was possible demonstrate that with wider territorial area do not necessarily hold greater shelter better equability among Therefore, areas higher are associated balance between element given its richness. believe this method can inform future studies compare rates biodiversity territory nature conservation aim.