O ECOTURISMO COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE CONSERVAÇÃO BIOCULTURAL NO PARQUE NACIONAL DO CATIMBAU
O ECOTURISMO COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE CONSERVAÇÃO BIOCULTURAL NO PARQUE NACIONAL DO CATIMBAU
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.2852409084
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Palavras-chave: Comunidades tradicionais; Turismo ecológico; Propostas de gestão; Unidade de Conservação; Desenvolvimento econômico.
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Keywords: Traditional communities; Eco tourism; Management proposals; Conservation Unit; Economic development.
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Abstract: Protected Areas (PA) or Conservation Units (UC) can be defined as conservation measures aimed at protecting the biological and cultural heritage of natural areas. In Brazil, the Catimbau National Park (PARNA Catimbau), located in the state of Pernambuco, represents an example of a PA in the country. The unit is home to characteristic fauna and flora, in addition to rock records and artifacts from prehistoric occupation, and is considered the second largest archaeological park in Brazil. However, the absence of a UC management plan corroborates countless management gaps, including the lack of information about ecotourism. Ecotourism represents a viable tourist activity segment for UC's, as it uses the natural and cultural heritage of the environment in a sustainable way, in addition to being an activity associated with generating employment and income for the community residing around the UC. Thus, the present study aimed to propose action strategies, based on ecotourism activity, aiming to assist in biocultural conservation, income generation and appreciation of PARNA Catimbau. In this context, the research proposes a biocultural conservation action plan based on four dimensions (economic, environmental, educational and cultural), in which it is believed that its development can contribute substantially to the preservation of the park, as well as to the peoples who live in the area. In addition, the inclusion and implementation of these strategies can help in the development of the region. It is also hoped that any and all proposals for action can be thought of along with a participatory management model between managers and the community, bearing in mind that this is the path to more effective management and consequent conservation of its biocultural identity. With this, it becomes essential to apply appropriate, well-structured and strategically viable measures for ethically responsible and sustainable ecotourism in areas of integral preservation, such as PARNA Catimbau.
- Breno Carvalho da Silva
- João Hemerson de Sousa
- Daniele Jovem-Azevêdo
- Daniele Jovem da Silva Azevêdo
- Evaldo de Lira Azevêdo