Impacto da expansão urbana em área de proteção ambiental – APA do Puraquequara-AM

Abstract

ABSTRACT This paper presents a case study related to the environmental impacts of urban sprawl in areas of environmental protection. The objective was to analyze the environmental changes caused in the Environmental Protection Area of Puraquequara - AM. The study was conducted in the neighborhood of Puraquequara in 5 communities (Bela Vista, John Paul, St. Francis Maina, Coast Tabocal and Vila do Puaraquequara). To collect the data was used as the case study method, with the application of semi-structured interviews technique to facilitate the creation of an open, where the interviewee is expressed freely. In total 30 families were interviewed, and only one person per household was interviewed. Then was also a questionnaire containing the following: 1 - socioeconomic, 2 - environmental and 3 - protected and development area. In general, the results obtained in this study indicated the presence of different factors, such as lack of knowledge and information of the residents in relation to the conservation of natural resources in the study area. It was observed that the respondents, 100% is considered important Puraquequara the Environmental Protection Area for communities, however, only 10% of respondents have knowledge about the contents of the legislation governing the sustainable use conservation units. We conclude that because the urban and population growth, there are several environmental problems, mainly caused by the changes in the landscape and the reduction of vegetation cover or pollution and \ or siltation of streams. Therefore, from the results obtained in this study, we suggest the implementation of programs for reforestation and environmental education of residents of the APA, so that all are aware of the importance of preservation and conservation of natural resources in the area. Keywords: Ecosystem. Protected Areas. Environment.