Tensões ambientais em Anadia-Alagoas: impactos da urbanização e atividades rurais na Mata Atlântica e no abastecimento de água

Abstract

The increase in human intervention in nature has led to the intensification of conflicts related to the use of resources and spaces. Human beings' ability to transform the environment becomes evident, especially in the process of unbridled resource exploitation and territorial expansion. Historically, the Atlantic Forest has undergone transformations, with the conversion of its native vegetation for various land uses, including agriculture, livestock, and urbanization. The modernization of rural activities in Brazil began in the 1950s and intensified in the following decades, mainly in the South and Southeast regions. Rural activities play a crucial role in the Brazilian economy, particularly agribusiness, driven by the availability of fertile land suitable for agriculture and livestock. Human intervention in nature has caused significant impacts on the environment, including deforestation of the Atlantic Forest. The growth of rural activities, coupled with unplanned urban expansion, contributes to environmental degradation. It is essential to address these challenges to protect and preserve natural resources and ensure a sustainable balance between human activities and environmental conservation. The goal is to assess the pressure on Atlantic Forest fragments caused by rural and urban activities that impact the water supply in the municipality of Anadia through space-time analysis and field evaluation.