Avaliação da capacidade de uso da terra para uma gestão sustentável dos recursos naturais: caso de estudo distrito de Gorongosa, província de Sofala

Abstract

The Gorongosa district faces environmental challenges that require an in-depth analysis of land use capacity and land cover. According to Macia (2009), this region is recognized by national and provincial administrative authorities as being under pressure from agricultural use, deforestation due to unbridled exploitation of forests, fires, and extensive cattle and goat farming. For this author, these facts are causing and exacerbating environmental problems (reduction in soil production capacity, erosion, for example). The soil and its capacity for use are constantly modified mainly by human actions. The physical characterization of the soil management and use capacity allows for better use and less losses in terms of damage caused by erosion processes. As a way of continuing with this theme, a survey of published literature on the assessment of land use capacity in the Gorongosa district will be carried out. The increase in deforestation suggests a direct correlation between human actions and changes in land use. Investigating this complex interaction is crucial for developing sustainable land use strategies and mitigating negative impacts on the environment and local communities. To analyse these impacts, the main limiting factors will first be identified and then related to the study area. Based on the land use capability classification system, the land use capability methodology can help the district identify areas with potential for agricultural use, pasture, reforestation and wildlife conservation in order to guide land use planning