Análise do Processo Erosivo na Fazenda do Buriti em Uberlândia-MG: Diagnóstico e Propostas para Recuperação Ambiental

Abstract

This study presents an analysis of the erosive process at Fazenda do Buriti, located in the rural area of Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and proposes a set of measures for the recovery of a gully erosion feature. The study identified that the origin of the erosion is associated with the concentration of stormwater runoff from the road system (Ayrton Senna Ring Road and BR- 050 highway), which altered the natural water flow and directed large volumes to a single point within the property. Based on satellite imagery, drone surveys, and field analyses, it was possible to monitor the evolution of the gully from 2016 to 2025, revealing continuous expansion. The study proposes the implementation of a Degraded Area Recovery Project (PRAD), using techniques such as the construction of bamboo check dams, seeding of grasses and legumes, installation of contour lines, and maintenance of existing drainage structures. It is concluded that the recovery of the area requires integrated interventions both at the erosion site and upstream, aiming to restore soil stability, vegetation cover, and the hydrological functionality of the landscape.