Subsídios para a recuperação ambiental : estudo de caso na área da Associação das Catadoras de Mangaba – Barra dos Coqueiros/SE

Abstract

The objective of this study was to conduct a physical, biotic, and socioeconomic assessment of the land used by mangaba collectors in the municipality of Barra dos Coqueiros, Sergipe, Brazil, with a view to supporting the development of a Plan for the Recovery of Degraded Areas (PRAD). The area in question, donated to the Association of Mangaba Gatherers of Barra dos Coqueiros, shows signs of heavy anthropization, with low soil fertility, evidenced by the reduced content of organic matter and essential nutrients, which compromises the regeneration of native vegetation and the traditional way of life of the community. As a first step in the PRAD, it is recommended that the area be fenced off for protection and management. The methodology involved a literature review, field observations, conversations with the community, and analyses of the local flora and fauna. The analysis revealed the presence of native species with potential for vegetation restoration, such as Hancornia speciosa (mangabeira), Myrciaria floribunda (cambuí), and Anacardium occidentale (cashew), in addition to the occurrence of exotic species. Based on secondary data, the study indicated the importance of local fauna, especially pollinators and seed dispersers. The choice of species for the PRAD considered ecological and social criteria, valuing the traditional knowledge of the waste pickers, obtained through the Participatory Rural Diagnosis.