Desenvolvimento e preservação em espaços especialmente protegidos : estudo de caso Parque Estadual Gruta da Lagoa Azul em MT

Abstract

We know that the environmental movement is the result of a long historical development which aims to protect the environment for present and future generations. Conservation Units perform an environmental function of great importance to the environment, which may result in a better quality of life for the entire population. This study will examine environmental education and its importance for sustainable development. Use as study object the protection conservation unit Integral, State Park - Blue Lagoon; in Bom Jardim (Noble / MT). The presence of the local population located in areas of slopes in the Park boundaries and often access several tourists to one of the most beautiful State Region corroborate in some way to changes in its landscape and exert demographic pressure on natural resources. Become a protected area, such as the issue in park in a public space for socializing, learning and leisure, it is a great challenge and involves reflections on human action as the evaluation mechanisms in relation to environmental changes that can bring in half and maintenance of biological diversity. We know that natural resources are finite, and the collective interest prevails over the individual, so is a duty of all to protecting the environment. This research aims at first to investigate how the park has been preserved and highlighted possible failures, to contribute to that are mitigated or even resolved and so further develop a local sustainable tourism in which everyone benefits.