Subsidios para estudo de valoração ambiental da Lagoa da Francesa no municipio de Parintins/AM

Abstract

After the 60's the economy relation and environment has become more evident. The scarcity of natural resources given to the irrational exploitation of resources has spurred a rethinking of new standards development and conservation of resources. In the city of Parintins / Am, the French Lagoon, an important depot for the region, is gradually being modified as a result of man's human action. This research was to contribute as support for implementation of environmental valuation studies as well as for the development of environmental public policies necessary for the maintenance of this environmental resource. Surveys were conducted through questionnaires with residents of three main districts bordering the lagoon: French, Chestnut and Santa Rita and also next to the boat owners who use the pond as a port for loading and unloading. The questionnaires contained questions directed to know about the socioeconomic issue and environmental awareness that has sampled over the lagoon. In order to inquire the subject, this dissertation is divided into five chapters. In the first chapter is sought through the introduction to the approach of the proposed theme and present the general and specific objectives and justification of the research. In the second chapter, based on existing studies, we did a review of the theories that show the relationship economy and environment if elencando of the methods used to value environmental resources. In the third chapter describes the methodological procedures and data analysis. In the fourth chapter presents the results and the discussion on the subject based on the environmental perceptions of social actors involved. Finally, as Chapter 5 is the conclusion and recommendation on the subject, especially with regard to the need to implement further research on the topic