Diagnóstico da degradação ambiental na zona rural do município de Pombal - PB.

Abstract

The disorderly and unplanned development of the occupation and use of land leads to degradation of natural resources. In this study, it has aimed to carry out a preliminary diagnosis of environmental degradation in rural area of Pombal – PB. The methodology used was based on field visits, consultations to literature and public agencies, questionnaires and tools and techniques of remote sensing and geoprocessing. According to the results, it was observed that: the rural area of Pombal - PB is in the process of degradation of natural resources, most degrading activities were identified: deforestation, agriculture and livestock; local residents have little knowledge about environmental conservation, which contributes to the degradation process; among the most worrisome environmental impacts are rural exodus, accelerated erosion and contamination of soil and water by the use of chemical inputs. The results of this study will serve as a resource for finding alternatives aimed at developing a policy of coexistence with extreme weather and proper management of natural resources in semi-arid, so that local communities can develop economically productive activities with environmental sustainability.