The phytosociological study is an important tool in analyzing the impact that the management systems and agricultural practices have on the dynamics of weed growth and occupation of agroecosystems. In this sense, this research aims to perform the phytosociological survey of weed in eight areas of degraded pasture in five municipalities of the Middle Rio Doce Valley Minas Gerais. A total of 68 species belonging to 18 families were identified. The genus Sida occurred in all assessed areas. In general, Uroclhoa decumbens, Sida glaziovii and Sida carpinifolia were the most frequently found species. However, a great diversity of weeds was found among the assessed areas, with the highest richness found in the village of Galiléia and the lowest in Governador Valadares. The areas studied showed low similarity to each other, indicating that weed management must be specific to each situation.
livestock; phytossociology; rehabilitation of degraded areas
