Vicente de Paulo Santos de Oliveira

Environmental conflict between artisan marine fishing activities and the implementation of port activities in Northern Rio de Janeiro State

Port activities directly impact the environment. The implementation of the Acu Port Complex will promote profound changes, not only on local environment, but also on the surrounding communities, particularly artisanal fishermen. The data collected for this study was obtained through questionnaires and interviews, as well as analysis Boletim do Observatorio Ambiental Alberto Ribeiro Lamego, Campos dos Goytacazes/RJ, v. 4, n. 2, p. 219-229, jul. / dez. 2010 * Mestre em Engenharia Ambiental, Pos-graduanda em Educacao Ambiental pelo Instituto Federal de Educacao, Ciencia e Tecnologia Fluminense, IF Fluminense, campus Macae, RJ, Brasil. Graduada em Ciencias Biologicas pela Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, UENF, Campos dos Goytacazes-RJ, Brasil. ** Doutor em Engenharia Agricola, Graduado em Engenharia de Agrimensura pela Universidade Federal de Vicosa, UFV, Brasil. Mestre em Producao Vegetal pela Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, UENF, Brasil. Diretor de Pesquisa e Pos-Graduacao do Instituto Federal de Educacao, Ciencia e Tecnologia Fluminense, IF Fluminense, campus Campos Centro, Campos dos Goytacazes-RJ, Brasil. 220 Thais Nacif de Souza, Vicente de Paulo Santos de Oliveira Boletim do Observatorio Ambiental Alberto Ribeiro Lamego, Campos dos Goytacazes/RJ, v. 4, n. 2, p. 219-229 jul. / dez. 2010 of the conflicts between artisan fishing and the Acu Port Complex enterprise, in Sao Joao da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The study proved that the selected area is used for artisan fishing and the restriction of this location resulted in potential conflict between the port implementation and fishing activities. Thus, the study identified the need for participatory planning in order to build a well structured action plan, such as a Port Environmental Agenda, and to promote sustainability of the port business along with minimization of conflicts.

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.

Effects of heat stress on the physiological parameters and productivity of hair sheep in tropical and coastal environments

The experiment was carried out with sheep during the finishing phase in a partial confinement system to evaluate the following physiological parameters: rectal temperature (RT), respiratory rate (RR), heart rate (HR), productive performance and carcass characteristics. Fourteen uncastrated sheep with an average initial age of 90 days belonging to two genetic groups were used. There were seven Santa Ines animals, whose average initial live weight (ILW) was 23.65 kg, and seven F1 Dorper × St. Ines animals, with an ILW of 20.02 kg. The treatments were the two genetic groups and two times for the collection of the physiological parameters, at 09.00 h and 15.00 h. Evaluation took place once a week, in a shared stall, always following a 20-min grazing activity. The animals had daily access to a Megathyrsus maximus(Jacquin) pasture, cultivar Masai, from 08.00 h to 17.00 h and their feed was placed in a trough, at a forage:concentrate ratio of 51:49 in the total dry matter. The concentrate consisted of 900 g/kg of ground corn and 100 g/kg of soybean meal, and the roughage supplied was alfalfa hay. There was no interaction between treatments for the studied variables. The physiological parameters were affected only by the time of day. The variables RR and RT were higher at 15.00 h, while the highest HR values were observed at 09.00 h. Neither of the two genetic groups differed for performance and carcass characteristics. Hair sheep belonging to close genetic groups show no differences in performance, carcass characteristics and physiological responses when subjected to heat stress.

Uso de parâmetros físico-químicos e microbiológicos como ferramenta na implementação de projeto de educação ambiental em Cazumbá – São João da Barra, RJ

Due to the demand for skilled labor, professionals have been attracted to the logistic port complex of Acu, EBX Group, increasing the population of Sao Joao da Barra, and resulting in greater use of water resources. This has generated more waste that can endanger groundwater and water quality. The aim of this study was to perform a diagnosis of the quality of the water consumed in Cazumba and Sabonete, both in the 5th district of Sao Joao da Barra, RJ. Using data collected in the survey, an environmental education project was developed. This problem, common to local students, school and community, can be used as a starting point for a discussion on environment and health. By showing students analytical data on water consumed by them at school or home, the information can be used to discuss the issue within the public health sphere, as well as demand better water quality from public agencies.

Análise do uso do solo no Parque Estadual da Lagoa do Açu, Campos dos Goytacazes/RJ

A vegetacao de restinga da regiao Norte Fluminense teve grande parte de sua extensao eliminada a partir da colonizacao, que substituiu a vegetacao nativa pelo cultivo canavieiro seguido de expansao agropecuaria. O Parque Estadual da Lagoa do Acu (PELAG) foi criado com o objetivo de preservar parte do ecossistema de restinga remanescente, assim como campos umidos, banhados e lagoas costeiras, reminiscentes dos ecossistemas que compunham a regiao antes de sua degradacao. De modo a ter uma melhor caracterizacao da area delimitada para a sua implantacao, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo o mapeamento do uso do solo no parque. A classificacao foi realizada mediante classificacao supervisionada com interpretacao visual pixel a pixel e aplicando a maxima verossimilhanca. Foram consideradas as seguintes categorias: agua, solos umidos, vegetacao, solos expostos e pastos. Os resultados obtidos foram condizentes com a realidade observada em campo. Observou-se que a maior porcentagem de cobertura do solo e composta por pastagens (27,8%), seguida de areas alagadas (25,74%) e umidas (22,22%). Aproximadamente 15,97% da area do parque e coberta por vegetacao, caracterizada principalmente por restinga. Grande parte da area do parque encontra-se desprovida de cobertura vegetal, sendo necessaria a sua recomposicao, principalmente a das areas de preservacao permanente.

O PROGRAMA RIO RURAL NO ESTADO DO RIO DE JANEIRO: A EXPERIÊNCIA NA MICROBACIA CANAL JURUMIRIM, MUNICÍPIO DE MACAÉ

The microbasin is a geographical unit bounded by a drainage network (small rivers) that lead to a main river. The Rio Rural program is a financial one and utilizes participative methodology. In the beginning of the process members of the microbasin join together in interest related groups to elect their representatives to compose the so called Microbasin Manager Committee, the COGEM, which will follow the executor technician during all the program phases, even control. Various practices are supported, among them there is water spring protection. The community in this study is Prefeito Celso Daniel settlement, which has 204 families. 35 PIDs (Individual Development Plans) have been made and near R

Estudo dos efluentes gerados no processo de beneficiamento de rochas ornamentais em Santo Antônio de Pádua/RJ

89.098,00 financed split in 38 subprojects. In general, it was observed that the community is satisfied with the financial incentive given by the program. The sense of environmental gain is high enough, as well as the anxiety of the people involved that everyone accesses it for the number of families is high. The biggest problem faced nowadays is the beneficiaries that are current out of stipulated deadline for the accountability and subprojects implementing.

Environmental assessment of rainwater in the Baixada Campista: a case study of drainage channels and impacts of the transposition on the lower course of the Paraiba do Sul River

The northwestern region of Rio de Janeiro has an important local productive arrangement for processing ornamental and cladding rocks. This activity is responsible for much of the local income, employing a large number of people. The main producer in the region is the municipality of Santo Antonio de Padua - RJ, with 154 companies (78 quarries and 76 sawmills). The extensive rock extraction and processing activity has caused environmental problems in the region, since during the production stages much is lost due to rudimentary techniques and failing in the treatment of effluents, which ends up generating impacts on the Pomba River, where they are launched. The objective of this investigation was to make a diagnosis of the use of water in the production process, and then evaluate the different alternatives for optimum consumption and treatment of effluents in order to minimize environmental damages. Some exploratory case studies, literature review, interviews with owners, employees, professionals related to the rock sector, and technical visits to companies in the region were carried out. The results point to a lack of preparation and technical knowledge of the entrepreneurs and employees regarding the use of new technologies to help with environmental issues, with regard to the treatment and consumption of water, especially for small companies.

Proposta de implantação de uma Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural na localidade de Manguinhos, no município de São Francisco do Itabapoana/RJ, com ênfase em educação ambiental

e Baixada Campista, located in the Northern region of the Rio de Janeiro State, was formed in a wide alluvial ood plain, along the banks of the Paraiba do Sul River. In colonial Brazil, this region was considered to have fertile soil and abundant water resources necessary for their economic development. In the 19th century, the region gained ground in some economic activities such as sugar production, and for being the rst city in Latin America to have electric energy. It is currently known for its oil production and industrial port complex. ese facts show the importance of the water resources, especially those of the Paraiba do Sul River, for the economic development of the Northern region of the State of Rio de Janeiro. However, the region has experienced water crises due to the environmental agility of the Paraiba do Sul River Basin caused by natural phenomena or human actions. In this article, we discuss conservation of the drainage system and the negative environmental impacts caused by the transposition of waters of the Paraiba do Sul River in the Baixada Campista.

Proposal for the establishment of a private natural heritage in the town of Manguinhos, in São Francisco do Itabapoana / RJ, with emphasis on environmental education

This article aims to propose actions with emphasis on Environmental Education to support the deployment of a Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN) in a forest fragment in Manguinhos, Sao Francisco do Itabapoana/RJ, in which negatives impacts of prolonged and intensive human interventions have been observed. The methodology of this study has a qualitative character, and is guided by literature review, observation to obtain information on the theme, and semi-structured interviews to verify the perception of the surrounding community about the creation of a RPPN in the locality. The analysis of the profile of the respondents, and their perception about the conservation area and local environmental issues guided the strategies proposition, as well as practical activities to promote environmental education based on the ProNEA principles, in order to make the RPPN a suitable area for the practice and demand of socially just and environmentally sustainable spaces.