Análise do uso e ocupação do solo no Sítio Lama, Mata Grande, Alagoas

Abstract

Soil is one of the main pillars for human survival and mastering agriculture was extremely important for the development of societies. Ethnopedology is dedicated to studying the interfaces between soils, humans and other components of ecosystems. In view of the above, a case study was carried out, seeking to better understand the population dynamics that occurred in Sítio Lama, in Mata Grande - AL, from the different perceptions of farmers in relation to the uses and management of soils. The present study has as general objective to analyze the use and occupation of the soil and the management of the soil in the agriculture of the Sítio Lama. The methodology used was based on the application of questionnaires, interviews and field visits. Regarding the interviews and questionnaires, it was found that farmers dedicate themselves entirely to their plantations, 35% of those interviewed have been working for more than 40 years, 69% of them do not own their own land, the main problems they face are irrigation. irregularity, deforestation and soil erosion. We conclude that Sítio Lama is a little urbanized area, composed of 32 two families that live exclusively from subsistence agriculture. The place needs public policies to develop economically, farmers lack specific guidance to improve their plantations and avoid and/or alleviate problems in their crops.