CARACTERIZAÇÃO DA PAISAGEM ENTRE A SEDE NÁUTICA DA UFMA E O SÍTIO DO FÍSICO: EIXO ITAQUI-BACANGA, EM SÃO LUÍS, MARANHÃO

Abstract

Rivers and their banks are places susceptible to suffering from population growth and the disorderly urbanization process, causing public health problems and flood risks, for example. Thus, this article aims to characterize the riverside landscape of Lagoa do Bacanga, at the interface between the UFMA Nautical Headquarters and the Sítio do Físico, in the city of São Luís, capital of the state of Maranhão. The research methodology was qualitative, based on literature review, field research and analysis using maps. From the mapping of the different forms of occupation and uses, environmental zoning, flooding, relief, topography and vegetation, it was shown that there is a need for more effective environmental planning and management in this area, with the aim of minimizing environmental problems in the area, as well such as, recovery, preservation and enhancement measures for Lagoa do Bacanga and its surroundings.