Os produtos florais não madeireiros (PFNM) utilizados pelas comunidades da APA Algodoal–Maiandeua, Maracanã, Pará, Brasil.

Abstract

This work aims as a contribution of environmental management in Algodoal-Maiandeua, from record of the cultural aspect and appreciation of local knowledge. In order, provide systematic information about the usage and knowledge of non-timber forest product (NTFP) for inclusion in its management plan, encouraging the sustainable use of biodiversity resources and emphasizing the importance to recognize these practices. The survey was conducted involving the four communities (Algodoal, Camboinha, Fortalezinha and Mocoóca) in APA Algodoal-Maiandeua, situated in the municipal Maracanã in Pará State. In data collection, was focused on qualitative methodology, due to the need to seek knowledge about the man and his life, so was chose to adopt a methodology informed by a theory about the very nature of man. Furthermore, was adopted various techniques with emphasis on participant observation, as like as interviews, it was aiming to combine some degree of quantification to observation. As a tool was used semi-structured forms, applied by students of municipal basic school named Maria de Lourdes Ferreira, located in Algodoal. This activity has been performed after meetings and practical classes, setting a more effective participation of local population. Moreover, the research literature also takes into account studies on NTFP already cataloged in previous research in that place. As a result, the contributions of this study provide informations about NTFP most used by population of the area in addition to the associated local knowledge, it presenting contributions to the management of the protected area for sustainable use of the local biodiversity.