https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/21768 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:43:58 GMT 2026-04-17T03:43:58Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/47857 Title: Contribuições teórico-metodológicas de uma análise Geoambiental para subsidiar atividades de Educação Ambiental Crítica na APA do "Parque Goiabal" – Ituiutaba-MG Abstract: Currently, it is noticeable how Environmental Education has been treated in an isolated and occasional manner within the content covered in many classrooms, especially on commemorative dates such as "Environment Day" and/or "Tree Day," among others. Often, these initiatives involve activities or actions that are publicized in the media (websites, newspapers, etc.), including the planting of seedlings with school groups and some visits to areas with remnants of the Cerrado biome. Regarding the teachers in the municipality of Ituiutaba, for some years now, these activities or actions related to Environmental Education—whether on commemorative dates or as part of school projects—no longer have a suitable location for conducting practical classes, fieldwork, or technical visits to Conservation Units in urban areas. This is because the municipal park has been officially closed for daily visits and abandoned by both public and private authorities. Additionally, there is a noticeable lack of specific informational material in the field that addresses geographical knowledge. Currently, it is evident that Goiabal Park has been facing several problems, one of which is the absence of a management plan. As a result, there is no operational plan, and the lack of investment in infrastructure, management staff, and visitor security has made it difficult to obtain public and private financial resources for the site. Another issue that can be mentioned is the pressure exerted by urban territorial expansion on the park area. Due to the absence of a fence that clearly delineates the park’s boundaries, many residents end up encroaching on the park's land, extending their backyards. Additionally, the urban drainage system has been directing stormwater into the park without any investment in infrastructure to control the speed of these waters, such as energy dissipation staircases and sediment stabilization and control techniques. This has contributed to the development of linear erosion. Urban fires during the dry season have further aggravated the park’s degradation. The existing trails in the park lack location/orientation signs, and there are no interpretive panels to illustrate aspects of Biodiversity and Geodiversity in the area, among other diagnosed issues. Despite the park being closed to free daily visitation, some activities are still taking place there. Higher education institutions have been using the area as an open-air laboratory for practical classes, fieldwork, and research. On commemorative dates directly related to Environmental Education, school groups visit the site in partnership with the Municipal Department of the Environment and the Department of Education. However, a lack of educational and informational materials about Goiabal Park has been identified, which could support and assist teachers, educators, and students in understanding the geoenvironmental aspects of the area, such as its existing Biodiversity and Geodiversity. Thus, the guiding question of this investigation is: "What are the potentialities for producing theoretical-conceptual and methodological knowledge, with an emphasis on geographical understanding, that Goiabal Park offers regarding Geodiversity (abiotic aspects) and geoenvironmental factors to support Critical Environmental Education and other teaching activities?" The general objective of the research was to conduct a geoenvironmental analysis with an emphasis on the geodiversity of Goiabal Municipal Park, aiming to demonstrate how these aspects can support actions focused on Environmental Education from a Critical perspective. The methodological procedures used were as follows: a) The inductive research method was applied, involving a literature review on topics related to Environmental Education, the physical-natural aspects of the study area, Geodiversity, Biodiversity, Environmental Interpretation, Trails, Conservation Units, among others. b) A documentary research on the Goiabal Environmental Protection Area (APA Goiabal) was also conducted. c) Thematic mapping of the study area was carried out using ALOS PALSAR satellite images with a 12.5-meter resolution and cartographic bases from IBGE, processed in a GIS environment using the QGIS program. These thematic maps represented relief, 11 hydrography, altitudes, slopes, and other features. d) Fieldwork was essential for mapping the existing trails in the park, where various aspects of local Geodiversity and Biodiversity were identified and analyzed. e) Data collection forms were applied and completed during fieldwork, allowing the researcher to systematically record Geodiversity and Biodiversity aspects, as well as specific characteristics of the trails. f) Orientation and informational signs were designed and installed during fieldwork to highlight the most significant points for geographical knowledge in Environmental Education activities. g) Interpretive panels were developed only in a computational environment, aiming to illustrate aspects of Geodiversity and Biodiversity at specific points to facilitate Environmental Education activities. The research results were based on an analysis of the implementation of Goiabal Park, highlighting the legal aspects of its creation, classification, and area. A diagnosis of the physical-natural aspects of the area was conducted, revealing that the local lithology is based on sandstone from the Adamantina Formation of the Bauru Group. The predominant soils have a sandy texture and a reddish color, similar to Red Latosols, with a smaller proportion of more clayey soils ranging in color from yellow to gray. The local relief was identified as a convex hill with a broad, gently undulating top, concave, convex, and rectilinear slopes, as well as an amphitheater-shaped drainage head. The hydrographic system is characterized by various drainage channels and a main watercourse, Goiabal Stream, which has two reservoirs. Regarding the identified geoenvironmental aspects, it was found that the park’s infrastructure is in a deteriorated state and unfit for use, as kiosks, restrooms, sports courts, and other facilities require renovation. Erosion is evident in several areas of the park, with gullies and ravines being the most impactful formations. Soil loss due to surface runoff and linear incision is causing sedimentation in the Goiabal and São José streams and their reservoirs. Additionally, large incisions in the soil are increasing with each rainfall, as stormwater from the urban drainage system is being directed into the park, intensifying and accelerating the erosion process. Another key result was the identification and characterization of four trails: Cerradão Trail (634 meters), with a focus on the Cerradão flora, slope, and hypsometry. Reservoirs Trail (1,222 meters), covering environmental themes such as Cerradão flora, soil erosion, wildfires, artificial reservoirs, water quality, and existing infrastructure. Ravine Trail (82.4 meters), highlighting themes of erosion, leaf litter, illegal tree extraction, and fauna observation. Gully Trail (45 meters), addressing gully erosion, soil-rock interaction, and groundwater outcropping. Finally, simple orientation signs were created and installed in the park to support educators in conducting Environmental Education activities, helping to explore the geographical knowledge of the area. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/47857 2022-09-29T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/47816 Title: Potencial geoturístico das quedas d’água do Parque Estadual da Mata do Limoeiro em Itabira/MG Abstract: Geotourism has been growing in the last decade, and has na approach aimed at contemplating the abiotic 9rea9g9 the environment 9rea9 it can be developed, combining 9rea9g9 and visitation, with the aim of promoting geoconservation. Ipoema, District of Itabira, is a region known for its richness in natural landscapes, which are the 9rea9g9 f a base strongly structured by abiotic elements, as is the case of the existing waterfalls and their exuberance. Due to the 9rea9g attribution of the municipality to its scenic potential, and therefore, tourism, the general objective of this work was to evaluate the geotouristic potential of the waterfalls of the Parque Estadual de Mata do Limoeiro. In order to achieve the proposed objectives, a bibliographic review related to the theme was carried out, field work in the Park for recognition and characterization of the study 9rea, a fundamental step for the construction of the set of data and information to be interpreted, and consequent formulation of the results and conclusions discussed throughout this dissertation. Through the methodology employed, it was possible to point out the waterfalls and their respective potential to develop geotourism in the Park, all with their particular beauties that, more deeply, tell the story of the formation of the relief of the region and the current processes that act on it. They. All the falls are located in a Conservation Unit, which is the Park, and therefore, they are constantly monitored and given greater protection. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/47816 2023-01-26T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/47806 Title: A migração dos haitianos para o Brasil (2016-2024): entre a integração e a transnacionalização, uma migração bem-sucedida? Abstract: This study seeks to understand the transnational aspect of Haitian migration and how it has been influenced by the difficulties these migrants face in integrating socio-spatially in Chapeco, in the state of Santa Catarina. Transnationalism, in this study, was seen as the nature of Haitian migration in terms of its routes and motives, and also as a means of resistance for these migrants, a form of self-affirmation. The main objective is to understand how the dynamics of local integration influence the transnational process. To this end, a qualitative and quantitative approach was adopted, based on semi-structured interviews with migrants as actors in this migration and also on the completion of a questionnaire. The combination of these two means of data collection made it possible to obtain results that can explain this dialectical relationship between transnationalism and integration. These results reveal the tensions between official discourses of inclusion and discriminatory practices on the ground, without forgetting the resulting transnational practices. This study highlights the need to reform mechanisms for migrant integration and spatial justice. The dissertation contributes to the debate on local governance of immigration in Latin America and the role of capitalism in the unequal geography of places and migration as a consequence. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/47806 2025-08-28T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/47751 Title: Geoecologia das paisagens como recurso para análise ambiental no município de Marabá - PA. Abstract: This dissertation aimed to apply the landscape geoecology approach as a methodological and theoretical tool for the environmental analysis of the municipality of Marabá, located in the southeastern region of the state of Pará, Brazil. Situated in an area marked by intense territorial transformations driven by infrastructure projects and mining activities, the municipality presented socioeconomic dynamics that caused significant impacts on natural systems. The research proposed an integrated reading of the landscape with the purpose of identifying the main geoenvironmental constraints and anthropogenic processes that reconfigured the geographic space. The methodology adopted consolidated theoretical frameworks and was organized into three main stages: organization and inventory, involving the systematization of information related to relief, geology, soils, vegetation, and hydrography; analysis and diagnosis, with the delimitation of geoecological units and identification of environmental impacts; and prognosis, with the proposition of sustainable strategies for territorial use. Data processing was carried out through the use of geotechnologies, particularly with the QGIS software, employing public databases such as those provided by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) and ALOS PALSAR images. This study also presented a theoretical reflection on the construction of the concept of landscape, from its philosophical and artistic origins to its consolidation as a scientific category within the fields of physical geography and landscape ecology. Five geoecological units were identified in the territory of Marabá: depressions with argisols and weathered crystalline rocks; dissected plateaus with shallow soils and sedimentary lithology; crystalline hills with shallow soils; sedimentary plains and alluvial floodplains; and mixed reliefs with complex formations. Each unit was characterized based on its physical conditions, levels of environmental degradation, economic aptitudes, and associated risks. The results demonstrated the usefulness of landscape geoecology as a tool to support environmental planning and territorial management, providing technical and scientific input for the municipal ecological-economic zoning and contributing to the development of sustainable public policies based on the integration of academic knowledge, public management, and society. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/47751 2025-09-26T00:00:00Z