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Perceções da comunidade moradora no Parque Natural das Lagoas de Cufada, Guiné-Bissau, sobre a sua importância, biodiversidade e ameaças ambientais
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O presente estudo reveste-se de grande importância para o Parque Natural das Lagoas de Cufada (PNLC), na Guiné-Bissau e para a comunidade científica que investiga a temática das perceções das populações que vivem em zonas protegidas. Pretende ser um documento descritivo e exploratório sobre perceções das comunidades residentes sobre a importância dos ecossistemas e do lugar onde vivem. Tem como objetivo geral conhecer as perceções das comunidades residentes no PNLC acerca da importância do parque, da biodiversidade local, dos ecossistemas aí existentes, das ameaças ambientais que os afetam e das medidas políticas de conservação implementadas. Para tal tentou-se caracterizar o PNLC e a sua biodiversidade; identificar as medidas políticas de conservação do parque; descrever as perceções das comunidades residentes no PNLC considerando as principais etnias. A investigação baseia-se numa abordagem quantitativa, através da aplicação de questionários, envolvendo diferentes grupos comunitários que interagem diariamente com o ambiente do parque, inclusive o Diretor do parque. Os resultados revelam que, apesar do conhecimento empírico sobre os recursos naturais, ainda existem limitações na compreensão científica da importância da conservação da biodiversidade e dos serviços ecossistémicos. As comunidades reconhecem algumas ameaças, como a caça furtiva, o desmatamento, as queimadas descontroladas e a pressão sobre os recursos hídricos. No entanto, apontam também fatores socioeconómicos como a pobreza e a falta de alternativas sustentáveis como obstáculos à preservação. O estudo reforça a necessidade de intensificar ações de educação ambiental e promover a participação comunitária como estratégias fundamentais para a conservação do parque e para o desenvolvimento sustentável da região.
This study is very important to the Cufada Lakes Natural Park (PNLC) in Guinea-Bissau and the scientific community that investigates the perceptions of populations living in protected areas. It intends to be a descriptive and exploratory document about the perceptions of resident communities regarding the importance of ecosystems and the place where they live. Its overall objective is to understand the perceptions of resident communities in the PNLC about the importance of the park, the local biodiversity, the existing ecosystems, the environmental threats that affect them, and the conservation policy measures implemented. To this end, an attempt was made to characterize the PNLC and its biodiversity; identify the political conservation measures of the park; describe the resident communities perceptions in the PNLC considering the main ethnic groups. The investigation is based on a quantitative approach, through the application of questionnaires, involving different community groups that interact daily with the park's environment, including the park's Director. The results reveal that, despite empirical knowledge about natural resources, there are still limitations in the scientific understanding of the importance of biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services. The communities recognize some threats, such as poaching, deforestation, uncontrolled wildfires, and pressure on water resources. However, they also point out socioeconomic factors such as poverty and the lack of sustainable alternatives as obstacles to preservation. The study reinforces the need to intensify environmental education actions and promote community participation a fundamental strategies for the conservation of the park and for the sustainable development of the region.
This study is very important to the Cufada Lakes Natural Park (PNLC) in Guinea-Bissau and the scientific community that investigates the perceptions of populations living in protected areas. It intends to be a descriptive and exploratory document about the perceptions of resident communities regarding the importance of ecosystems and the place where they live. Its overall objective is to understand the perceptions of resident communities in the PNLC about the importance of the park, the local biodiversity, the existing ecosystems, the environmental threats that affect them, and the conservation policy measures implemented. To this end, an attempt was made to characterize the PNLC and its biodiversity; identify the political conservation measures of the park; describe the resident communities perceptions in the PNLC considering the main ethnic groups. The investigation is based on a quantitative approach, through the application of questionnaires, involving different community groups that interact daily with the park's environment, including the park's Director. The results reveal that, despite empirical knowledge about natural resources, there are still limitations in the scientific understanding of the importance of biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services. The communities recognize some threats, such as poaching, deforestation, uncontrolled wildfires, and pressure on water resources. However, they also point out socioeconomic factors such as poverty and the lack of sustainable alternatives as obstacles to preservation. The study reinforces the need to intensify environmental education actions and promote community participation a fundamental strategies for the conservation of the park and for the sustainable development of the region.
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Perceções da comunidade Parque Natural das Lagoas de Cufada Educação ambiental