scholarly journals Performance indices for the fulfillment of conservation units’ management

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-60
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Ferraz Jardim Marques ◽  
Alexsandro Bezerra Correia Bilar ◽  
Rejane Magalhães de Mendonça Pimentel ◽  
Eberson Pessoa Ribeiro

Due to significant human-induced environmental damage, conservation units have become essential to biodiversity protection. However, these territories must be managed democratically and efficiently to meet their preservation purposes and to promote better life quality to the society. Therefore, this study has aimed to propose a set of performance indices for the monitoring and continuous improvement of the management of Parque Estadual Mata da Pimenteira located in Serra Talhada-PE. Questionnaires were applied to the full members of the Management Board with the objective of establishing a prioritization for actions indicated on its management plan, as well as to propose and validate indices capable of evaluating the execution effectiveness of these actions. A relevant product was the obtainment of an index system intended to examine obtained results by the studies conservation unit, which may serve as a parameter for other legally protected environmental territories.

Author(s):  
Célio Henrique Rocha Moura ◽  
Felipe Moura Hemetério Araujo ◽  
Caio Coelho Silva Albuquerque

From the perspective of United Statian preservationism, where the presence of human beings in areas understood as natural was opposed, the first protected areas in Brazil appear at the threshold of the discussion on the protection of the country's ecosystems, where the dichotomy between man and nature is admitted, and through which instruments for the management of Brazilian biomes and ecosystems are developed. This article discusses the nature management model in Brazil, contrasting traditional management (through the provisions of the National System of Conservation Units / SNUC and which reverberates to State and Municipal Systems) and the conservation management, understood as the modality of management that acts on the patrimonial dimension of nature. This discussion permeates the definitions of Natural Significance, Conservation and Natural Heritage in the Australian Natural Heritage Charter (IUCN, 2002), and through the example of the Mata do Engenho Uchôa Wildlife Refuge (RVSMEU), a state conservation unit by the State System of Conservation Units of Pernambuco / SEUC, it is discussed how the current ecosystem management plan approaches and distances itself from the conservation management of its heritage values.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Bianca Fernandes ◽  
Ligia Batista

In recent years, anthropogenic actions have intensified forest fragmentation, causing several damages to the landscape’s natural components, propagating the loss of biodiversity. This study aims to present an analysis of the forest fragments in a conservation unit located at southern of Brazil. The evaluation was carried out for the years 1998, 2008, and 2018, by using landscape metrics and classification of remote sensing imagery of the Landsat satellite. The following metrics were analyzed: area and edge, shape, core area, and aggregation. The results indicated an increase of 16.88% in the total area of vegetation, and the percentage of fragments increased from 16.16% to 18.89%. The number of fragments decreased, resulting in an increase of the mean area in 5.4 ha. The percentage of vegetation under border effect changed from 40.2% to 37.1%. In 1998, the average nearest neighbor distance was 155.4 m, and in 2018, 149.7 m. However, this distance is still classified as a high degree of isolation, which hinders the movement of organisms and the dispersion of species. Thus, all the analyzed metrics indicated a decrease in the fragmentation, except for the edge density metric, in which its increase of 1.86 pointed to a lower degree of conservation during the analyzed period. A study of this nature is important as it provides subsidies for future researches and can contribute to action strategies to be adopted in the management plan of the area.


2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
José Augusto Leitão Drummond ◽  
José Luiz De Andrade Franco ◽  
Daniela De Oliveira

This is a second overview of the Brazilian conservation unit system for mid-2010. It updates author et al, 2009. It examines six dimensions of federal and state protected areas – age, numbers, types of units, absolute and average sizes, distribution by states and biomes, and degree of compliance with CBD-inspired goals. Major findings: (i) the system maintained a rapid growth rate; (ii) national parks and national forests are the most prominent units; (iii) distribution of units by region and biome remains unbalanced; (iv) state units grew remarkably over the last five years; (v) state units are biased towards sustainable use; (vi) sustainable use units grew more than fully protected units; (vii) Amazonia remains the most extensively protected biome; and (viii) quantitative goals of biome protection are closer to being reached. In 2010 Brazil held the fourth position globally in protected areas; it created the largest number of units between 2000 and 2010; it has the largest combined area of protected tropical formations. However, several regions and biomes remain under protected. 


Author(s):  
Vítor Correa Ferreira

OO Parque Estadual da Pedra Selada, localizado no sul fluminense, possui atrativos turísticos muito interessantes, sendo o pico da Pedra Selada e os percursos para a Pedra Boca do Sapo, os mais conhecidos. Os objetivos do trabalho foram caracterizar e mapear as trilhas para localizar os pontos de limitações e os pontos de fragilidade ecoturística para auxiliar a gestão da Unidade de Conservação no planejamento, no manejo e na conservação da área. Para isso, foram mapeados com auxílio do GPS, os atrativos, os pontos de cicatrizes de erosão e na identificação das áreas sem manejo. O geoprocessamento foi utilizado em conjunto com a metodologia do Índice de Atratividade de Pontos Interpretativos; o que permitiu localizar os pontos de fragilidade ecoturística. Esse estudo foi importante porque poderá contribuir com a Unidade de Conservação na implantação do Plano de Manejo e, auxiliar a gestão do Parque Estadual da Pedra Selada na preservação dos atrativos, podendo melhorar a visita dos turistas, a renda da população local e, principalmente, minimizar os impactos negativos na biota. Como principais resultados e conclusões, o presente trabalho contribuiu para auxiliar a gestão do Parque Estadual da Pedra Selada na identificação das áreas de baixa, média e alta fragilidade ecoturística; no diagnóstico antecipado das áreas que possam sofrer impactos causados pela visitação e contribuir também na implantação da zona de amortecimento da Unidade de Conservação na região da Pedra Boca do Sapo. te Park; Fragility Ecotourism; GIS. Evaluation of the potential and limitations of the Sealed Stone trail and paths for the Pedra Boca do Sapo (Mouth Frog Stone) in the ‘Pedra Selada’ (Sealed Stone) State Park (RJ, Brazil) ABSTRACT The state Park off Pedra Selada, located on the south of Rio de Janeiro’s state, has very interesting touristic attractions, one of them being the Pedra Selada and the paths to the Boca do Sapo Rock, those are the most famous ones. The focus of this study were characterize and map the trails to locate both the limitation and the vulnerability of those eco touristic spots it was done to assist management of the Conservation Unit on planning, forest management and conservation of the area. In order to do those attractions were mapped with the help off a GPS the spots of erosion scars and on the identification of areas without forest management. The geoprocessing was used in conjunction with the attractiveness Index methodology points Interpretive; what me possible to locate the vulnerable eco touristic. This study was important because it can contributes with the Conservation Unit at the implementation off the Forest management Plan and assist on the managing of the state Park off Pedra Selada preserving attractions making both the tourist visit and the income of the local population better and manly , minimize negative impacts on environment. As main result and conclusions, the study contributed to help management of the State Park off Pedra Selada identifying areas with low, medium and high vulnerability ecotourism; the early diagnosis of the areas that may suffer impacts due to visitation and also contribute to the establishment of the buffer zone of the Conservation Unit in the region of Boca do Sapo Rock. KEYWORDS: ‘Pedra Selada’ State Park; Fragility Ecotourism; GIS.


Oryx ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Alice Biedzicki de Marques ◽  
Carlos A. Peres

AbstractBrazil safeguards a vast network of parks and reserves, termed conservation units. The creation of conservation units follows a rigorous legal protocol that grants them long-term stability under varying degrees of formal protection against land-use change. Degazettement, downsizing or downgrading any conservation unit requires a law to be passed. Recent shifts in Brazilian conservation policy have, however, favoured infrastructure projects and agricultural land conversion, even when these initiatives are in direct conflict with established conservation units. Several bills have been proposed by the National Congress, threatening 27 conservation units and bringing the long-term political stability and legal immunity of hitherto sacrosanct reserves into serious question.


2018 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariele P. Camargo ◽  
José Marcelo R. Aranha ◽  
Márcia S. Menezes

The implementation of conservation units is an important strategy to conserve biodiversity, however, their consolidation as an effective mechanism for protecting natural resources faces several challenges. Therefore, the objective of this work was to evaluate the effectiveness and management of nine conservation units in the west and northwest regions of the state of Paraná, Brazil, by application of questionnaires, and interviews with managers in these areas. All evaluated conservation units had insufficient number of employees to meet their demand, and the management plan of 56% of the 89% units that had a management plan were outdated. According to the adopted criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of these conservation units, 67% of them presented satisfactory implementation effectiveness, and management conditions, because they have minimally fulfilled their objectives, despite the several economic, political and social barriers.


2019 ◽  
pp. 200-219
Author(s):  
Eduina Bezerra França

RESUMO:No Brasil, a gestão de unidades de conservação ainda é pouco discutida no sentido de governança, e ao mesmo tempo direciona olhares para aplicação de metodologias e políticas de ordenamento territorial que venham a mitigar os conflitos e efetivar práticas mais participativas. O objetivo do artigo é compreender as implicações do ordenamento territorial e da gestão de UC em ambientes costeiros, tendo como referência empírica a APA de Piaçabuçu, Litoral Sul de Alagoas. A metodologia utilizou basicamente os seguintes instrumentos: levantamento bibliográfico e documental, visita de campo e entrevista com gestores. Para análise e interpretação dos resultados optou-se pelo decálogo proposto pelo geógrafo espanhol Barragán Muñoz (2014) que permite valorar os ambientes geográficos e sistematizar um modelo de governança eficaz na costa. Em suma, a dinâmica territorial da APA de Piaçabuçu passa por problemas que dificultam o trabalho da gestão e necessita de parcerias que atentem para a governança e inclua as esferas antenadas com a organização do território.Palavras-chave: Ordenamento Territorial; Unidade de Conservação; Litoral. ABSTRACT:In Brazil, the management of conservation units is still little discussed in the sense of governance and, at the same time, it directs approaches to the application of territorial planning methodologies and policies that will mitigate conflicts and effect more participatory practices. The objective of this article is to understand the implications of land use planning in the APA of Piaçabuçu, Litoral Sul de Alagoas. The methodology used basically the following instruments: bibliographical and documentary survey, field visit and interview with managers. For governance analysis in UC, the decalogue proposed by the Spanish geographer Barragán Muñoz (2014) was used to assess geographic environments and systematize an effective governance model on the coast. In short, the territorial dynamics of the APA in Piaçabuçu are affected by problems that hamper the work of management and require partnerships that jeopardize governance and include the spheres with the organization of the territory.Keywords: Territorial Planning; Conservation Unit; Coast.


Author(s):  
Samylle Ruana Marinho de Medeiros ◽  
Rodrigo Guimarães de Carvalho ◽  
Geraldo Braz Silva Santos ◽  
Louize Nascimento ◽  
Francisco Hiályson Fidelis Medeiros ◽  
...  

As Unidades de Conservação instituídas no Brasil tem empreendido esforços para proteger a diversidade ecológica e cultural do país, entretanto, o uso destes espaços dissociado de políticas de manejo, conservação e sensibilização da população local e dos visitantes tem reproduzido um cenário de degradação ambiental. A Área de Relevante Interesse Ecológico Econômico (ARIE) Mata da Bica, criada no município de Portalegre, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil, através do decreto municipal 002/2016, destaca-se pelos seus atributos naturais, representados pelas nascentes perenes, a Cachoeira do Pinga e a mata subcaducifólia associada. Apesar do potencial ambiental, a unidade não dispõe ainda do seu plano de manejo, e o uso público ocorre de maneira desordenada. Tendo em vista esta problemática, este trabalho teve por objetivo analisar o uso público da ARIE Mata da Bica e propor alternativas de uso coerentes com a conservação e o bem-estar social. Para isso, a coleta de dados se deteve às técnicas de georreferenciamento, registro fotográfico, check list, e aplicação de 119 questionários. Os principais resultados obtidos constataram que a maioria dos visitantes da ARIE não reside em Portalegre (77%); e que estes, apesar de estarem visitando uma Unidade de Conservação, desconhecem o termo (65%) e 79% não sabe o significado de ARIE; Quanto ao uso público, as atividades de educação ambiental, turismo científico e observação de aves foram eleitas como possibilidades para a Mata da Bica, que atualmente é utilizada principalmente para fins de balneabilidade e contemplação paisagística. Mediante o destaque do local como um polo turístico regional, de aspectos ecológicos relevantes, acredita-se que o diagnóstico proferido no estudo contribuirá com a construção de uma política de regulação e gestão coerente com a dinâmica do local. The public use of the Area of Relevant Ecological Interest Mata da Bica/Portalegre (RN, Brazil): potentialities and limitations ABSTRACT Conservation Units established in Brazil have made efforts to protect the country's ecological and cultural diversity, however, the use of these spaces disassociated with the management, conservation and sensitization policies of the local population and visitors has reproduced a scenario of environmental degradation. The Area of Relevant Ecological Economic Interest (ARIE) Mata da Bica, created in the municipality of Portalegre, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, through municipal decree 002/2016, stands out for its natural attributes, represented by the perennial springs, the Pinga Water fall and the associated sub-deciduous forest. Despite the environmental potential, the unit does not have its management plan, and public use occurs in a disorderly manner. In view of this problem, the objective of this work was to analyse the public use of ARIE Mata da Bica and propose alternatives of use consistent with conservation and social welfare. For this, the data collection was the techniques of georeferencing, photographic record, checklist, and application of 119 questionnaires. The main results obtained showed that the majority of ARIE visitors do not live in Portalegre (77%); and that these, although they are visiting a Conservation Unit, are unaware of the term (65%) and 79% do not know the meaning of ARIE. As for public use, the activities of environmental education, scientific tourism and birdwatching were chosen as possibilities for Mata da Bica, which is currently used mainly for bathing and landscape contemplation purposes. By highlighting the place as a regional tourist pole, of relevant ecological aspects, it is believed that the diagnosis given in the study will contribute to the construction of a policy of regulation and management consistent with the dynamics of the site. KEYWORDS: Cultural Heritage; Tourism; Archeological Ranch; Social Representations.


UNICIÊNCIAS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Celso Arruda Souza ◽  
Victor Hugo Morais Danelichen

ecossistema em diversas escalas. Diante disso, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar os efeitos sobre o uso e ocupação do solo, após a criação da unidade de conservação Monumento Natural Morro de Santo Antônio no Estado de Mato Grosso. O estudo foi realizado no Morro de Santo Antônio, distante 15 km da capital do Estado de Mato Grosso, localizado na divisa dos municípios de Cuiabá e Santo Antônio de Leverger no Cerrado Brasileiro. Foram adquiridas, junto ao USGS, imagens dos satélites Landsat 5 e 8, dos anos de 2005 a 2015, com resolução espacial de 30 m. Para o estudo da dinâmica da vegetação foram computados os índices de vegetação e de umidade da superfície NDMI. Os resultados apresentados neste trabalho demonstram que após a criação da MoNa, o índice foi menor no ano de 2006, enquanto que no ano de 2015 foi maior.Palavras-chave: Sensoriamento Remoto. Unidade Conservação. Índices de Vegetação.AbstractSatellite imagery is a great tool for monitoring ecosystem conservation units at different scales. Therefore, the objective of this work was to evaluate the effects on the soil use and occupation after the creation of the conservation unit Morro de Santo Antônio Natural Monument in the state of Mato Grosso. The study was carried out in Morro de Santo Antônio, distant 15 km from the capital of the State of Mato Grosso, located at the border of the municipalities of Cuiabá and Santo Antônio de Leverger in  Brazilian Cerrado. Images from the Landsat 5 and 8 satellites were acquired from the USGS from 2005 to 2015, with spatial resolution of 30 m. For the study of vegetation dynamics, vegetation and moisture indexes of the NDMI surface were computed. The results presented in this study demonstrate that after the MoNa creation, the index was lower in 2006, while in the year 2015,  was higher.Keywords: Remote Sensing. Conservation Unit. Vegetation Indexes.


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