Impactos sócioambientais do desmatamento na Floresta de Miombo: um estudo de caso do distrito de Mocuba entre 2010-2024

Abstract

The Miombo forests, which cover two-thirds of Mozambique's forest areas, are essential for biodiversity, the livelihoods of local communities, and climate regulation. However, Mocuba has faced a significant loss of forest cover in recent years, particularly in 2021, when approximately 8,817 hectares were deforested. The main causes may include shifting cultivation, illegal logging, and land conversion to other uses, resulting in serious environmental and social consequences.

This research addresses the problem of intensified deforestation in Mocuba and its effects on the environment and local populations. In general terms, the impacts resulting from deforestation include reduced biodiversity, soil degradation, and altered hydrological cycles, which directly affect food security and the livelihoods of communities that depend on the forest's natural resources.

The methodology to be used involves the collection of quantitative and qualitative data.

Questionnaires will be administered to a sample of 385 participants, and interviews will be conducted with key informants. Analysis of satellite imagery and the use of statistical tools such as SPSS and Excel will also allow for the quantification of forest cover loss and the assessment of socio-environmental impacts.

This research aims to provide a scientific basis for the formulation of strategies and policies that promote the conservation of the Miombo forest and sustainable development in the Mocuba district. Expected results include the identification of the main local causes of deforestation, its socio-economic impacts, and mitigation strategies that can contribute to the preservation of this important biome.(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)