Perception about ecosystem services provided by a natural area with high touristic value: Roncadeira Waterfall (TO, Brazil)
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Resumo: | Ecosystems provide fundamental benefits to human societies, known as ecosystem services. Ignorance about these services supports the notion that human activities are autonomous, driving the loss of ecosystems, biodiversity and environmental degradation. In this context, the present study investigated how people perceive the importance and benefits of ecosystem services provided by a natural area of high touristic value, in the case, the Roncadeira Waterfall, located in Taquaruçu, Palmas (Tocantins, Brazil). We interviewed people in the area of the waterfall (Waterfall group) and in urban centers in Palmas (Urban group), between January and February 2013. Using a structured questionnaire, we assessed the (i) interviewee's profile, (ii) the frequency use of the waterfall, and (iii) the relationship between people and the ecosystem. Regarding the last issue, we investigated how interviewees perceive the importance of 11 ecosystem services generated by the waterfall and its region, the benefits generated by these services, and how people react to the loss or transformation of the natural area. The research interviewed 45 people in the Urban group and 109 in the Waterfall group. In general, responses were similar between groups. Most interviewees stated that they visit natural areas between 1 and 3 times a year. In general, they showed a heterogeneous perception about the importance of ecosystem services. Some services were well recognized (i.e. biodiversity, water resources, cultural value, education and climate regulation), but others were poorly valued (i.e. food production, raw material, fuel and disease control). Almost all respondents felt benefited by some service, especially those linked to tourism (i.e. biodiversity, recreation and culture); however, the percentage of benefited people (declared) was low for most services. Approximately half of the interviewees stood against any kind of modification in the area; the remaining showed interest in the implementation of some economic activity. Concluding, our results indicated that people have limited understanding about the importance of the riparian environment as a source of ecosystem services, pointing out the need for clarification of the public and authorities about the functioning of natural systems, their services and their relation with human well-being. Ecotourism can play a positive role in this process. |
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Perception about ecosystem services provided by a natural area with high touristic value: Roncadeira Waterfall (TO, Brazil)Percepção dos serviços ambientais gerados por uma área natural de alto valor turístico: Cachoeira do Roncadeira (TO)áreas ripáriasbem-estareconomiasustentabilidadeserviços ecossistêmicosRiparian AreasWell-BeingEconomySustainabilityEcosystem ServicesEcosystems provide fundamental benefits to human societies, known as ecosystem services. Ignorance about these services supports the notion that human activities are autonomous, driving the loss of ecosystems, biodiversity and environmental degradation. In this context, the present study investigated how people perceive the importance and benefits of ecosystem services provided by a natural area of high touristic value, in the case, the Roncadeira Waterfall, located in Taquaruçu, Palmas (Tocantins, Brazil). We interviewed people in the area of the waterfall (Waterfall group) and in urban centers in Palmas (Urban group), between January and February 2013. Using a structured questionnaire, we assessed the (i) interviewee's profile, (ii) the frequency use of the waterfall, and (iii) the relationship between people and the ecosystem. Regarding the last issue, we investigated how interviewees perceive the importance of 11 ecosystem services generated by the waterfall and its region, the benefits generated by these services, and how people react to the loss or transformation of the natural area. The research interviewed 45 people in the Urban group and 109 in the Waterfall group. In general, responses were similar between groups. Most interviewees stated that they visit natural areas between 1 and 3 times a year. In general, they showed a heterogeneous perception about the importance of ecosystem services. Some services were well recognized (i.e. biodiversity, water resources, cultural value, education and climate regulation), but others were poorly valued (i.e. food production, raw material, fuel and disease control). Almost all respondents felt benefited by some service, especially those linked to tourism (i.e. biodiversity, recreation and culture); however, the percentage of benefited people (declared) was low for most services. Approximately half of the interviewees stood against any kind of modification in the area; the remaining showed interest in the implementation of some economic activity. Concluding, our results indicated that people have limited understanding about the importance of the riparian environment as a source of ecosystem services, pointing out the need for clarification of the public and authorities about the functioning of natural systems, their services and their relation with human well-being. Ecotourism can play a positive role in this process.Os ecossistemas fornecem benefícios fundamentais às sociedades humanas, conhecidos como serviços ambientais (ou ecossistêmicos). O desconhecimento sobre esses serviços alimenta a crença de autonomia das atividades humanas, precipitando a perda de ecossistemas, biodiversidade e degradação ambiental. Nesse contexto, o presente trabalho investigou como as pessoas percebem a importância e os benefícios dos serviços ecossistêmicos prestados por uma área de elevado potencial turístico e recreativo, no caso, a Cachoeira do Roncadeira, localizada no distrito de Taquaruçu, Palmas (Tocantins). O estudo entrevistou pessoas na área da cachoeira (grupo Cachoeira) e em centros urbanos da cidade de Palmas (grupo Urbano), entre janeiro e fevereiro de 2013. Utilizando questionário estruturado, avaliou-se (i) o perfil do entrevistado, (ii) a frequência de uso da cachoeira, e (iii) a relação entre usuário e ecossistema. Com relação ao último ponto, investigamos a compreensão do entrevistado em relação à importância de 11 serviços ecossistêmicos gerados pela cachoeira e seu entorno, sua percepção quanto aos benefícios gerados pelos serviços, e o seu posicionamento quanto à perda ou transformação da área natural. A pesquisa entrevistou 45 pessoas no grupo Urbano e 109 no grupo Cachoeira. No geral, o perfil das respostas foi muito semelhante entre os dois grupos. A maior parte dos entrevistados declarou frequentar áreas naturais entre 1 e 3 vezes por ano. De maneira geral, as pessoas entrevistadas apresentaram compreensão heterogênea sobre a importância dos serviços ambientais. Alguns serviços foram bem reconhecidos (i.e. biodiversidade, recursos hídricos, valor cultural, educação e regulação do clima), porém outros foram mal valorizados (i.e. produção de alimentos, matéria-prima, combustível e controle de doenças). Quase todos os entrevistados declararam sentir-se beneficiados por algum serviço, especialmente aqueles atrelados ao turismo (i.e. biodiversidade, recreação e cultura); no entanto, o percentual de beneficiados (declarados) foi baixo para a maior parte dos serviços. Aproximadamente metade dos entrevistados se posicionou contra qualquer tipo de modificação na área; os demais demonstraram interesse na implantação de alguma atividade econômica na região. Os resultados indicam, de maneira geral, que as pessoas têm compreensão limitada sobre a importância do ecossistema ripário como provedor de serviços ambientais, apontando a necessidade de esclarecimento, para o público geral e autoridades, sobre o funcionamento dos sistemas naturais, seus serviços e sua relação com o bem-estar humano. O ecoturismo pode desempenhar papel positivo nesse processo.Universidade Federal de São Paulo2020-07-17info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://periodicos.unifesp.br/index.php/ecoturismo/article/view/683710.34024/rbecotur.2020.v13.6837Revista Brasileira de Ecoturismo (RBEcotur); v. 13 n. 3 (2020): agosto-outubro/2020Brazilian Journal of Ecotourism; Vol. 13 No. 3 (2020): agosto-outubro/2020Revista Brasileña de Ecoturismo; Vol. 13 Núm. 3 (2020): agosto-outubro/20201983-9391reponame:Revista Brasileira de Ecoturismoinstname:Sociedade Brasileira de Ecoturismo (SBECotur)instacron:SBECOTURporhttps://periodicos.unifesp.br/index.php/ecoturismo/article/view/6837/7774Copyright (c) 2020 Revista Brasileira de Ecoturismo (RBEcotur)info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessLira, Nibelle AiresPelicice, Fernando Mayer2021-10-05T20:14:07Zoai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/6837Revistahttps://periodicos.unifesp.br/index.php/ecoturismo/indexPUBhttp://www.sbecotur.org.br/rbecotur/seer/index.php/ecoturismo/oai||zneiman@gmail.com1983-93911983-9391opendoar:2021-10-05T20:14:07Revista Brasileira de Ecoturismo - Sociedade Brasileira de Ecoturismo (SBECotur)false |
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Perception about ecosystem services provided by a natural area with high touristic value: Roncadeira Waterfall (TO, Brazil) Percepção dos serviços ambientais gerados por uma área natural de alto valor turístico: Cachoeira do Roncadeira (TO) |
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Perception about ecosystem services provided by a natural area with high touristic value: Roncadeira Waterfall (TO, Brazil) |
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Perception about ecosystem services provided by a natural area with high touristic value: Roncadeira Waterfall (TO, Brazil) Lira, Nibelle Aires áreas ripárias bem-estar economia sustentabilidade serviços ecossistêmicos Riparian Areas Well-Being Economy Sustainability Ecosystem Services |
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Perception about ecosystem services provided by a natural area with high touristic value: Roncadeira Waterfall (TO, Brazil) |
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Perception about ecosystem services provided by a natural area with high touristic value: Roncadeira Waterfall (TO, Brazil) |
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Perception about ecosystem services provided by a natural area with high touristic value: Roncadeira Waterfall (TO, Brazil) |
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Perception about ecosystem services provided by a natural area with high touristic value: Roncadeira Waterfall (TO, Brazil) |
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Perception about ecosystem services provided by a natural area with high touristic value: Roncadeira Waterfall (TO, Brazil) |
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Lira, Nibelle Aires |
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Lira, Nibelle Aires Pelicice, Fernando Mayer |
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Pelicice, Fernando Mayer |
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Lira, Nibelle Aires Pelicice, Fernando Mayer |
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áreas ripárias bem-estar economia sustentabilidade serviços ecossistêmicos Riparian Areas Well-Being Economy Sustainability Ecosystem Services |
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áreas ripárias bem-estar economia sustentabilidade serviços ecossistêmicos Riparian Areas Well-Being Economy Sustainability Ecosystem Services |
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Ecosystems provide fundamental benefits to human societies, known as ecosystem services. Ignorance about these services supports the notion that human activities are autonomous, driving the loss of ecosystems, biodiversity and environmental degradation. In this context, the present study investigated how people perceive the importance and benefits of ecosystem services provided by a natural area of high touristic value, in the case, the Roncadeira Waterfall, located in Taquaruçu, Palmas (Tocantins, Brazil). We interviewed people in the area of the waterfall (Waterfall group) and in urban centers in Palmas (Urban group), between January and February 2013. Using a structured questionnaire, we assessed the (i) interviewee's profile, (ii) the frequency use of the waterfall, and (iii) the relationship between people and the ecosystem. Regarding the last issue, we investigated how interviewees perceive the importance of 11 ecosystem services generated by the waterfall and its region, the benefits generated by these services, and how people react to the loss or transformation of the natural area. The research interviewed 45 people in the Urban group and 109 in the Waterfall group. In general, responses were similar between groups. Most interviewees stated that they visit natural areas between 1 and 3 times a year. In general, they showed a heterogeneous perception about the importance of ecosystem services. Some services were well recognized (i.e. biodiversity, water resources, cultural value, education and climate regulation), but others were poorly valued (i.e. food production, raw material, fuel and disease control). Almost all respondents felt benefited by some service, especially those linked to tourism (i.e. biodiversity, recreation and culture); however, the percentage of benefited people (declared) was low for most services. Approximately half of the interviewees stood against any kind of modification in the area; the remaining showed interest in the implementation of some economic activity. Concluding, our results indicated that people have limited understanding about the importance of the riparian environment as a source of ecosystem services, pointing out the need for clarification of the public and authorities about the functioning of natural systems, their services and their relation with human well-being. Ecotourism can play a positive role in this process. |
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