População e degradação dos recursos florestais em Marracuene

Abstract

In order to carry out the present work, whose objective is to understand the influence of the population on the use of the forest as a woody fuel, the physical components and the human component are related, due to the interrelationship that exists between man and nature, or better between man and the environment. The excessive pressure on forest resources, especially their irrational use, cause serious problems for the environment, causing its degradation. The study carried out does not bring in itself solutions to completely solve the environmental problems in the area, its focus being the study and verification of problems related to the use of the forest and the respective consequences on the environment in that area. The methodology for carrying out this work consisted of bibliographic consultation, field work, which constituted one of the fundamental steps to achieve the outlined objectives, in addition to other steps considered important for the accomplishment of the work.