AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR E DESFLORESTAMENTO: UM ESTIDO DE CASO NA COMUNIDADE QUILOMBOLA MEDIANEIRA DAS GRAÇAS, IRITUIA-PA

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The article the environmental and social impacts of family farming in the quilombola territory of São Miguel Arcanjo da Nova Laudiceia, focusing on the Medianeira das Graças community (Irituia-PA). Family farming, centered on the cultivation of bitter cassava (Manihot esculenta) and flour production, is vital for local subsistence but has led to deforestation and biodiversity loss. Traditional practices, such as slash-and-burn, affect soil structure and natural cycles. Remote sensing showed a significant reduction in forest cover and an increase in agricultural land. Soil analysis revealed low fertility and predominantly sandy soils, unsuitable for intensive farming. The study highlights the need for technical support and more sustainable practices to reduce environmental degradation and ensure natural resource conservation and food security.