Análise do processo de gestão dos recursos naturais usado na floresta de Inhamacari e os benefícios para as comunidades locais

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the resource management process used in the Inhamacari forest and the benefits for local communities. Specifically, the study aims to (i) Identify the actors involved in the management of the Inhamacari forest and their interests; (ii) Know the management process used and the benefits for local communities; (iii, Describe existing resource management and conservation practices; and (iv) Identify the limitations of the current process and the most appropriate incentive schemes that can motivate communities to more appropriately conserve natural resources. To carry out this work, data was collected at the Administrative Post of Machipanda, in the district and province of Manica, in the two communities that live around the Inhamacari forest (Mugoriondo and Chiqueia), covering 47 individuals. Also, members of the traditional authorities, local government, as well as 3 workers from the Machipanda Forestry Center (CEFLOMA) and 2 from the Department of Forestry Engineering (DEF) were interviewed. The Participatory Rural Diagnosis was used, using semi-structured interviews, group meetings, observations for data collection. Data analysis was based on qualitative and quantitative analysis, through analysis of content and pattern coincidence. Finally, data was systematized in Excel and statistical tools were used to calculate the mean, mode, frequency and construction of tables. Currently, 9 DEF/UEM through CEFLOMA hold the greatest responsibility for forest management. In addition to the DEF, traditional authorities, local communities and the focal government are active in the forest. DEF/UEM uses the forest for investigation, training of students, exploration of resources and production of forest products. Local communities practice agriculture within the forest and extract various resources from it. The head of the post as well as the traditional authorities ensure the sustainable exploitation of the resources and the traditional authorities use the forest to carry out traditional ceremonies and rites. The process used for forest management is more consistent with the model where control of the enterprise is done by a private person, in this case the forest concession awarded to CEFLOMA. This institution allows the exploitation of the forest by the other actors. Contributing in a way to improving the living conditions of local communities through the allocation of fertile areas within the forest for agricultural practice, construction material, fruits, medicinal plants, firewood, hunting, wood(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)