O sertão virou parque? a relação da comunidade do Fabião 1 com o Parque Nacional Cavernas do Peruaçu-MG

Abstract

The research in question focuses on the Cavernas do Peruaçu National Park, located in Minas Gerais, which was created in 1999 with the aim of protecting the region's natural and cultural heritage. The study investigates the Fabião 1 community and its relationship with the environment around the park, seeking to understand the residents' socio-environmental perception. To achieve the research objectives, methods were used such as a literature review, characterisation of the region and the park, as well as cartographic and photographic surveys. Field research, questionnaires and interviews were used to analyse the relationship between the population and the environment, especially in areas with high biodiversity and karst characteristics. The research highlights the importance of understanding this relationship in order to promote sustainability and balance between society and nature. The results indicate an increase in tourist activity, which could benefit the development of the local community. However, residents express concerns about the decline in the quantity and quality of water in the Peruaçu River, emphasising the need for actions to conserve and preserve the environment, as well as valuing local culture and biodiversity.