RECUPERAÇÃO DE NASCENTE EM ÁREA DE ASSENTAMENTO DONA NEURA

Abstract

This project aims to restore the spring in the Dona Neura Settlement. The objective is to rehabilitate the degraded area by planting seedlings and promoting sustainable practices within the local community. In addition to planting, environmental education is a fundamental aspect of the project’s success, requiring multidisciplinary knowledge and partnerships with various stakeholders. The methodology involved on-site visits, research, and spring restoration techniques, as well as partnerships for seedling donations and labor for planting. Participants were divided into teams, each assigned specific tasks such as clearing the area, digging planting holes, weighing fertilizer and limestone, and cleaning the site. To initiate the project, a 50-meter area was first demarcated from the wetland, in accordance with Law 12.651/2012. Then, planting was carried out in the designated area. The project may serve as a model for future studies with measurable indicators, such as the recovery of water flow and the regeneration of the area. One of the challenges encountered in the restoration area was controlling Brachiaria grass, which produces a large volume of biomass and hinders seedling development. To mitigate this issue, periodic clearing of the area is necessary. Additionally, leaf-cutting ant control was carried out before planting, performed by the settlers themselves. Keywords: Forest Code; Spring; Riparian Forest; Forest Restoration.