Rogério da Silva Burla

Caracterização dos aspectos socioeconômicos e do processo produtivo agrícola dos produtores rurais da microbacia do Rio Doce, São João da Barra, RJ

Despite having been deemed unfit for agriculture, the municipality of Sao Joao da Barra - RJ, much of the community-based agricultural economy grew and currently own, despite the difficulties, a significant production. The aim of this study was to describe the socioeconomic characteristics of the watershed of the Rio Doce, Sao Joao da Barra - RJ, taking into account the interaction of biotic and abiotic elements, and to produce scientific knowledge that can serve as a basis for the development of public policies that aim to exploit the environment in a more sustainable way, as well as the improvement in quality of life. This study used questionnaires with open and closed questions. Agriculture is a traditional economic activity in this region, with approximately 60% of farmers having over twenty years of professional experience, mainly producing pineapple, gherkin and okra.

Diagnóstico multidisciplinar de um ambiente de trabalho rural em Varre-Sai - RJ, como subsídio à construção coletiva de soluções

This study was developed in the subject “Management and Planning of Water Resources” – Master ?s program in Environmental Engineering at the Instituto Federal Fluminense – IFF. A field survey was carried at the Panorama Farm, located in Varre Sari, RJ. The farm has a small watershed, and produces mostly coffee, corn and beans as subsistence, and sale crops to the local community. The data collected from the appraisal showed the use and occupation of the soil, the productive way developed by sharecroppers, and their relationship with the Atlantic forest ecosystem, as well as the water resources of the property.

Um olhar social sobre a saúde dos pescadores tradicionais da localidade de Atafona, São João da Barra-RJ

This article discusses health conditions of traditional fishermen in the village of Atafona, Sao Joao da Barra, RJ. The study presents them in their daily life, and discusses their experiences taking into consideration their social representations, beliefs and values. The International Labour Organization considers fishing as one of the world’s most stressful and dangerous professions. Their study indicates the importance of seeking preventive actions, and more frequent debates on the subject in order to avoid damages to the health of workers, thus improving their quality of life.

Multidisciplinary diagnose of a rural work environment in Varre-Sai, RJ, as an subsidy to the collective construction of solutions

O presente trabalho foi desenvolvido da disciplina “Gestao e Planejamento dos Recursos Hidricos” do mestrado de Engenharia Ambiental do Instituto Federal Fluminense – IFF. Foi realizada saida de campo para o sitio Panorama, localizado no municipio de Varre Sai – RJ e possui uma micro bacia hidrografica, alem de produzir cafe como principal produto, e milho e feijao para subsistencia e venda a comunidade. Os dados coletados, por meio de um diagnostico, evidenciaram a ocupacao e uso do solo, o modo produtivo desenvolvido por meeiros, a relacao destes com os ecossistemas de Mata Atlântica e os corpos hidricos da propriedade.

A view on social health of the city of traditional fishermen Atafona, São João da Barra-RJ

Este artigo discute a saúde dos pescadores tradicionais da localidade de Atafona/São João da Barra/RJ, apresentando-os dentro do seu cotidiano e problematizando as experiências vividas, levando em consideração as suas representações sociais, crenças e valores. A Organização Internacional do Trabalho considera a pesca como uma das mais desgastantes e perigosas profissões do mundo e o resultado do estudo sinaliza para a importância da busca de prevenção e debates mais frequentes sobre o tema, de modo a se evitarem agravos na saúde deste trabalhador, investindo-se em sua qualidade de vida.

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

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 * Engenheiro agrônomo. Mestre em Engenharia Ambiental. Unidade de Pesquisa e Extensão Agroambiental. Campos dos Goytacazes-Brasil. ** Doutor em Engenharia de Produção. Departamento de Pesquisa, Pós-graduação e Inovação. Campos dos Goytacazes-Brasil. *** Engenheiro agrônomo. Mestre em Engenharia Ambiental. Instituto Federal Fluminense campus Bom Jesus do Itabapoana-Brasil. **** Especialista em Educação Ambiental. Mestre em Engenharia Ambiental. Técnico em meio ambiente da Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro. Campos dos Goytacazes-Brasil. ***** Biólogo. Bolsista da UENF: Setor de Geoprocessamento. Campos dos Goytacazes-Brasil. ****** Engenheiro agrônomo. Mestre em produção vegetal. Lucahe Agropecuária. Campos dos Goytacazes-Brasil. ******* Engenheiro agrimensor. Doutor em Engenharia Agrícola e Professor do Mestrado em Engenharia Ambiental do Instituto Federal Fluminense. Unidade de Pesquisa e Extensão Agroambiental. Campos dos Goytacazes-Brasil. 86 Rogério Silva Burla et al. Boletim do Observatório Ambiental Alberto Ribeiro Lamego, Campos dos Goytacazes/RJ, v. 6 n. 1, p. 85-113, jan. / jun. 2012 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.

Produção de mudas de árvores nativas na região Norte Fluminense

This work investigates the installed capacity of seedlings of native trees in the northern region of Rio de Janeiro is sufficient to meet the minimum requirements set by law for the preservation of native trees. Brazilian law determines areas of permanent preservation (APP) and legal reserves (RL) which should have its biologically vegetation preserved. For this is fulfilled, it is necessary that the availability of seedlings of native trees species is suffi cient in quantity and quality. Th e data collected point to the need to subsidize the provision of seedlings to permit compliance with legislation.

Production of native tree seedlings in the northern region of the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro

Th is work investigates the installed capacity of seedlings of native trees in the northern region of Rio de Janeiro is suffi cient to meet the minimum requirements set by law for the preservation of native trees. Brazilian law determines areas of permanent preservation (APP) and legal reserves (RL) which should have its biologically vegetation preserved. For this is fulfi lled, it is necessary that the availability of seedlings of native trees species is suffi cient in quantity and quality. Th e data collected point to the need to subsidize the provision of seedlings to permit compliance with legislation.