Turismo de segundas residências: a degradação ambiental e paisagística das praias de Jacumã, Carapibus e Tabatinga Conde/PB

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IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

13/05/2011

RESUMO

Using as starting point the geographical category of landscape and the concept of natural environment, this research sought to analyze changes on landscape and environment triggered by the tourism industry, especially by second-residence tourism. Given that tourism is one of the world s strongest industries and that in Brazil it is supported by municipal, state, and national governments, this research aimed addressing the negative impacts this industry may also have in the areas where it is developed. Many studies have approached the idea that tourism changes landscapes and natural environments; they have questioned the sustainability factor frequently proclaimed in political speeches, and how governments have planned and engaged with the management of this industry. Many concepts were observed in this analysis, such as: sustainable development, spatial and urban planning, public management, and landscape and tourism planning. An empirical research was conducted in the southern coastline of the state of Paraiba, more specifically at the beaches of Jacumã, Carapibus and Tabatinga in the city of Conde. Those areas were sampled as they have been regarded as important touristic areas as well as targets for real estate speculation since the early 1980s. In order to verify and assess the impacts, this research carried out interviews with members of the local public administration as well as owners of second residences (vacation house), in loco visits, and the analysis of aerial photographs and satellite images showing the irregular urban growth throughout the years. The results revealed to the negative impacts stemming from second residences and negligence by public administrators: irregular development in conservation areas and urban planning issues, which have ultimately jeopardized the landscape as well as the natural environment.

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turismo de segundas residências gestão planejamento meio ambiente paisagem geociencias landscape environment spatial and tourism planning, public management second resident tourism

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