Relação entre etnobotânica e percepção ambiental: o caso do Assentamento Oiticica, Baturité-CE

Abstract

The study addresses the relationship between ethnobotany and environmental perception in the Oiticica Settlement, located in Baturité-CE, investigating traditional knowledge and its repercussions in the local community. Using a qualitative approach, the research conducted a survey of ethnobotanical use and examined the perceptions of residents about the environment. Various ethno-species used for food, medicines, and spices were cataloged, highlighting the richness of traditional knowledge in the region. The findings show the contribution of ethnobotanical knowledge to greater environmental awareness, affecting practices of use and conservation of natural resources. The community recognizes traditional knowledge as a valuable resource for promoting sustainability and ecological balance, attributing significance to its contribution in environmental education and reducing industrial consumption.The study also emphasizes the importance of valuing and preserving ethnobotanical knowledge, encouraging its transmission to future generations and integrating it into conservation and sustainable development strategies.