Abstract
Grassland ecosystems are responsible for more than 30% of terrestrial annual net primary productivity. The Brazilian Cerrado is of great importance, since it is considered to be a hotspot of biodiversity. In the region of Jalapão (Central Brazil, Tocantins), fire is an important tool to stimulate resprouting for cattle, as well as for the management of "capim dourado" (Syngonanthus nitens…