Recuperação de áreas degradadas: um estudo de caso na área verde do Parque das Iguanas, Fortaleza, Ceará.

Abstract

The present study aims to analyze the effectiveness of restoration actions carried out in the green area of Parque das Iguanas since its inauguration as an urban park. Based on this premise, the available bibliography on the following topics was analyzed through: Urban Parks, Socio environmental Impacts, Restoration of Degraded Areas, Park Monitoring, History, Topography and Climatology of Fortaleza, placing emphasis on understanding the functions and importance of urban parks as green areas, seeking to analyze and compare the current state of the park with its objectives assigned in its creation. The results of the present study indicate that Parque das Iguanas is able to play its role as a point of preservation and leisure after the recovery actions carried out by the park's protection organizations and the community that frequents it. Given the need for constant improvements to the park's infrastructure, recovery actions and environmental education seeking to maintain the quality of preservation of fauna and flora, improve the lives of the local population, increase awareness of the right to enjoy nature and promote healthy habits, ensuring a healthy environment for society.