Avaliação do projeto de recuperação de áreas degradadas ou alteradas (PRAD) do Município de Toritama- PE

Abstract

Environmental degradation, worsened by activities such as intensive agriculture and uncontrolled urbanization, represents a significant challenge to sustainability and quality of life. The Degraded Areas Recovery Project (PRAD) aims to restore degraded areas, promoting natural regeneration and ecological sustainability. PRAD aims to recover degraded areas through revegetation techniques, erosion control and restoration of watercourses, in addition to involving local communities in long-term maintenance and sustainability. The PRAD approach included the analysis of the causes of degradation and the application of revegetation techniques with native species, construction of erosion control structures and recovery of watercourses. The project also incorporated community participation at all stages, from planning to execution, to ensure the success of the interventions. The results indicated that the integration of technical approaches with community participation is crucial for the success of environmental recovery. Revegetation with native species helped restore biodiversity, while erosion control structures stabilized the soil. The participation of local communities not only facilitated the implementation of the techniques, but also promoted environmental awareness and education, essential for the sustainability of the recovered areas. PRAD proved to be an effective tool for mitigating the impacts of environmental degradation, highlighting the importance of integrated strategies that combine recovery techniques with community involvement. The project provides a sustainable model for the recovery of degraded areas, with the potential to be replicated in different contexts, ensuring the resilience of ecosystems and the well being of local communities.