O uso das geotecnologias como ferramenta facilitadora na gestão do Parque da Floresta Fóssil do Rio Poti, em Teresina Piauí

Abstract

Spaces geared to leisure and recreation that provide interaction of people with the environment without the need for displacement have given rise to the idea of creating green areas in urban centers. The present research had the objective of mapping, evaluating and diagnosing the fossil forest park of the poti river, allowing its use in a sustainable way. The park has great educational, sports and tourist potential. However, administrative deficiencies prevent better use by the public. Numerous environmental impacts combined with intemperate actions have been identified. The methodology was based on in loco verifications, and georeferencing of tracks and anthropic activities that alter the environment. There were two soccer fields, the exaggerated deposition of residential garbage, the launching of residential tributaries, improper closures and the production of charcoal. They were georeferenced 13 tracks within the unified boundary, mapped and evaluated, and were classified according to the length, degree of difficulty, width, signaling and types of access for different audiences. Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of free access for all audiences, totaling 1,742 m of course, while tracks 6, 7, 12 and 13 were intended for scientific visitation, totaling 1,059 m, crossing the banks of the river Poti, where most of the fossils are located. The current structure does not provide security or support for visitors. The maps will serve as the basis for the park's management, as they allow the representation of the total area to be studied and are easy to interpret. Proper signage, guidance, and trail management practices along with educational actions will significantly contribute to minimizing negative impacts