ALTERAÇÕES AMBIENTAIS EM MUNICÍPIOS DO AGRESTE PERNAMBUCANO E AÇÕES DOS GOVERNOS PARA MIMIZÁ-LAS, SEGUINDO A PERCEPÇÃO DE GESTORES MUNICIPAIS

Abstract

One of the most debated topics nowadays has been the human impacts on the natural environment. In this respect, public policies aimed at mitigation have been insufficient. The lack of studies of the environmental situation in the municipalities of Pernambuco is noteworthy, as well as the absence of environmental policies to address these negative impacts. Aiming to analyze the recent environmental changes and monitor programs of local governments, the most populated municipalities of Pernambuco in the mid-dry region of the state were investigated by applying the same questionnaire and interviews used in all Brazil by IBGE in 2002. Based on the questionnaires, two indices were generated: Anthropic Pressures Index and Anthropic Pressures Mitigation Index. It is proven, from the data, an increase of impacts and a reduced number of local policies.