Geodiversidade e patrimônio geológico: uma proposta para implantação de Geossítios no município de Picuí-PB

Abstract

Known for its regional cuisine and a significant mining activity the city of Picuí-PB holds a very significant Geodiversity. It hosts on its territory a variety of structures which are in dykes, rock outcrops (some with inscriptions of rock art) and a basaltic plug. These characteristics make up a rich testimony of processes that occurred thousands of years ago, which reinforces the need for conservation of this abiotic heritage, mainly through scientific, tourist and educational activities. In this perspective, this study aims to analyze the geological heritage of the city and present environmental conservation proposals that promote sustainable use of the same bias Geoconservation, in view of the possibility of implementing Geosites in its territory. The methodological procedures based on theoretical frameworks related to thematic, field visits in order to verify some geological structures and define which are the sites that have potential compatible for implantation Geosites, plus further systematization and analysis of the collected data. Thus, they were selected four potential Geosites, called Cachoeira do Pedro, Pedras, Pedra do Lagarto e Saco do Inferninho. They have different values, which may be studied by different areas of Geology, Geomorphology, Geography, Archeology, among others. The Geoconservation these sites besides help us understand a little more about our physical environment, also provides future generations the right to enjoy the local Geodiversity thus providing, a rescue of the history of our planet and ancestors.