A degradação das áreas de preservação permanente como consequência do desenvolvimento da agricultura em Constantina, RS

Abstract

The environment has over the years been changing that imply the quality of current and future life. The lack of knowledge about the environmental legislation, the neglect and lack of supervision contribute to environmental change, impacting negatively on the Legal Reserves and Areas of Permanent Preservation and quality of life, compromising the sustainability of the planet. The objective of this study was to evaluate how the expansion of productive farmland in Constantina, RS, contribute to environmental degradation and the need for awareness and respect for the laws that address environmental issues. The study was conducted through quantitative and qualitative research in books and periodicals, consultations on the internet, on websites and agencies that deal with the subject and through data collection in the Municipal Agriculture, EMATER and the Rural Workers Union of Constantina, RS. The quantities of descapoeiramento licenses were evaluated and there was an increase of the acreage. It appears that there is increased deforested area over time and that the permits issued to violate the law, however, reforestation still demand greater oversight. Is occurring degradation of riparian areas by increasing the area with annual crops and, most often, these areas should be aimed at reforestation. There is an increased deforestation, either by legal means, observing criteria that mitigate the environmental impacts, or illegally, causing ecological disasters. These usually occur in areas of Legal Reserve and Permanent Preservation Areas. No need to create conditions for further discussions, so that citizens are committed to the preservation and environmental sustainability where they live, improving the quality of life.