A percepção de atores sociais sobre o bioma caatinga: subsídios para a sustentabilidade dos recursos naturais no município de Sumé, semiárido paraibano.

Abstract

The increasing degradation in natural systems has broadened the focus of discussion in several works, especially regarding the role of society in intensifying this problem. The predatory action of urban-industrial models has generated over the years impacts that involve the environmental and social scale. In addition, communities' lack of knowledge of the environment, fauna, flora and ecosystems has been a concern. In this sense, the objective was to verify the students' level of knowledge about the Caatinga Biome in a school in the city of Sumé, Paraíba Semiarid. The school selected for the work was UMEIEF Maria Leite Rafael. Bibliographic research, photographic record, on-site visits, questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were performed for elementary students. Data were tabulated in Excel 2018® spreadsheet and analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The students of the 5th grade A demonstrated to know the biodiversity of the Caatinga Biome by citing various species of animals and plants that make up this region, besides being aware of the degradation situation to which it is and considering the natural resources of Caatinga as important. However, these students are unaware of the problems posed by the introduction of species into systems. The other classes are not aware of the situation of the biome and also of the consequences of the insertion of exotic and invasive species. Associated with this they have little knowledge of the diversity and richness existing, besides the relevance of Caatinga. Therefore, the resulting results demonstrate the relevance of actions aimed at broadening the diffusion of knowledge as a way to support the implementation of regional development and sustainability strategies.