Analysis of socioeconomic and environmental constraints to implement forestry in the Northern and Northwestern areas of Rio de Janeiro State

Authors

  • Rogério Silva Burla
  • Romeu Silva Neto
  • Laert Guerra Werneck
  • Cristiano Peixoto Maciel
  • Renato Aguiar Silva
  • Heraldo Meireles Pessanha
  • Vicente de Paulo Santos Oliveira

Keywords:

Forestry. Northern and Northwestern areas of Rio de Janeiro State. Cultivation.

Abstract

The Northern and Northwestern sections of Rio de Janeiro State have historically invested in coffee growing – an important crop in the agricultural and export history of Brazil, along with sugar cane plantations to meet the demands of the sugar industry which has, over the past decades, lost its dynamics. In this scenario, pastures have increased, making farming the major agricultural activity in these regions. However, this has been conducted with low technology and productivity, leading to environmental degradation. This paper proposes forestry as a sustainable development alternative for the Northern and Northwestern areas of the state. It was possible to verify that these regions have adequate socio-economic and environmental conditions for the installation of various forest species. If well managed, this activity can generate attractive economic initiatives, as well as environmental preservation and conservation.

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Author Biographies

  • Rogério Silva Burla
    Engenheiro agrônomo. Mestre em Engenharia Ambiental. Unidade de Pesquisa e Extensão Agroambiental
  • Laert Guerra Werneck
    Engenheiro agrônomo. Mestre em Engenharia Ambiental. Instituto Federal Fluminense - campus Bom Jesus
  • Cristiano Peixoto Maciel
    Especialista em Educação Ambiental. Mestre em Engenharia Ambiental. Técnico em meio ambiente da Universidade Estadualdo Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro.
  • Renato Aguiar Silva
    Biólogo. Bolsista da UENF (Setor de Geoprocessamento).
  • Heraldo Meireles Pessanha
    Engenheiro agrônomo. Mestre em produção vegetal. Lucahe Agropecuária.
  • Vicente de Paulo Santos Oliveira
    Engenheiro agrimensor. Doutor em Engenharia Agrícola e Professor do Mestrado em Engenharia Ambiental do InstitutoFederal Fluminense. Unidade de Pesquisa e Extensão Agroambiental.

Published

21-01-2013

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Original articles

How to Cite

Analysis of socioeconomic and environmental constraints to implement forestry in the Northern and Northwestern areas of Rio de Janeiro State. Boletim do Observatório Ambiental Alberto Ribeiro Lamego, [S. l.], v. 6, n. 1, p. 85–113, 2013. Disponível em: https://editoraessentia.iff.edu.br/index.php/boletim/article/view/2177-4560.20120006.. Acesso em: 21 nov. 2024.

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