Contributo da educação ambiental no combate às queimadas descontroladas no parque nacional de Maputo

Abstract

The present study aims to study the contribution of EA in combating uncontrolled fires in the PNM. To carry out the research, a qualitative approach was used and non-probabilistic sampling was applied by collusion, where 16 participants from the community living in the buffer zone and a technician responsible for the EA program in the PNM were selected. Semi-structured interviews and direct observation were used as data collection techniques. The data were analyzed using the content analysis technique of Bardin (1977), consisting of three phases, namely: pre-analysis, exploration of the material and processing of the results. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the main cause of uncontrolled fires is the subsistence activities carried out by the communities living inside and in the buffer zone of the PNM, with the consequences of this action being the loss of biodiversity, burns of individuals and destruction of the infrastructures of local residents. It was also found that in the PNM, there are no specific environmental protection actions aimed at combating uncontrolled fires, however, the topic is discussed in lectures and environmental excursions, seeking to raise awareness in the community about environmental issues in general. Therefore, it is recommended that the PNM carry out simulations through plays or games with the community so that they acquire skills in combating and preventing uncontrolled fires