Um olhar sobre o direito de propriedade e as áreas de preservação permanente no município de Condor - RS

Abstract

This study has as main objective to analyze the environmental and social implications related to the right of small property and the application of the Law of the Brazilian Forest Code, regarding to the APP's. Is justified by the environmental and social relevance, through the search for the right balance between the public interest in environmental preservation and the particular in exercising their right to property. The APP's need to be preserved, but the small producer also need to have decent conditions of living and to produce on their property. To verify that in practice, a field was conducted in two rural towns from the municipality of Condor, RS, which allowed to open paths in understanding this complex issue. The work is based on bibliographic research, virtual, interviews and field. Some of the data obtained are surprising, as the small area of land with presence of large water sources, index to the inappropriate use of the areas of APP's. The implications on family income on the application of the Law of APP's on the property and the lack of knowledge about the environmental legislation. The results obtained in this research have brought benefits for reflection and necessary changes to the small producer, environmental education and other segments of society. Focusing on leveraging a new culture and matrix production that protects the environment, produces income, and thus, bring environmental, economic and social benefits, that is, the agricultural sustainability in small property and the balance between the two rights guaranteed by the FA – Brazilian Federal Constitution.