Avaliação dos processos erosivos e seus impactos ambientais na área do campus da UFCG em Pombal - PB.

Abstract

This study was conducted at the area of a Campus of the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG) in Pombal - PB and aimed to evaluate the erosion processes and its environmental impacts in the study area as well as propose environmental control measures. To conducting the research, the study area was divided into two parts, natural area and anthropized area, where was done: a simplified environmental diagnosis, identification and classification of types of soil erosion, identification, classification and proposed of control to the environmental impacts. These methodological steps were conducted by means of bibliographic studies, field visits to the study area, physical and chemical soil analysis and application of methods for assessing environmental impacts. According to the results, it was noted that the actions or activities in the campus area are causing several environmental impacts, especially in soil, water, flora and fauna. Among the most significant impacts, it mentioned: soil compaction, water contamination, reduction of flora and fauna, and landscape alteration. To avoid or reduce the identified impacts, control measures and environmental monitoring plans, which must be deployed to contribute to the sustainability of activities in the study area, were proposed.