As olarias e os impactos ambientais no Riacho Cipó- Cachoeira dos Índios-PB.

Abstract

The present work aimed to identify and analyze the main impacts the middle course of the Riacho Cipó in the municipality of Cachoeira dos Índios-PB, taxes from activities carried out in potteries installed on the banks. For such the descriptive and explanatory research method was adopted, followed by presentations made in the area mentioned. Such activities in the brickworks have a contribution to the emergence of impacting processes such as riparian forest clearing, erosion and desertification soil, water eutrophication, loss of fauna and siltation of the stream. The results raised for an imbalance between the activities carried out on the banks of the Vine and conservation of the natural resources of the conservation area. The present work also suggests alternative measures for farmers dealing with pottery service perform their duties without causing further damage to the environment.