Zoneamento geoambiental do município de São Pedro do Sul – RS

Abstract

The geoenvironmental studies, although recent, increasingly gaining ground in discussions about geography, because they present such a striking feature of integration among the aspects that make up the natural environment, given the presence of human occupation and activity, adding further reflections about the weaknesses resulting from this interaction, but also suggests alternatives regarding a better use of these spaces, provided that potential. Thus, this study aimed at the development of geoenvironmental zoning of the municipality of São Pedro do Sul. In preparing the geoenvironmental zoning, analyzed various elements of the physical environment and also the use and occupation. Through the correlation between this information defined Geoenvironmental units of the municipality in the following portions of the territory: Toropi Unit, Unit Ibicuí-Mirim, Xiniquá Unit, Taquara Unit, Guassupi Unit, Unit Erminda, and São Pedro Unit. In this context, when combined with mapping, geoenvironmental studies generate a series of geo-referenced products and applicability to various uses, depending on the aforementioned integrated analysis that characterize them, can be used for planning, environmental management, as well as subsidies for implementation of projects aimed at the recovery of degraded areas and significant gains on environmental quality.