Revista Sociedade & Natureza (Jun 2007)
A ORGANIZAÇÃO DO ESPAÇO RURAL DE SEVERIANO DE ALMEIDA/RS
Abstract
The forms of human action allied to the natural characteristics of each area contribute to theorganization of the space, in this way it is important to study each place considering its identity.Therefore, the objective of this research was to analyze the organization of the rural space ofSeveriano de Almeida/RS emphasizing the use and occupation developed in the properties thatit composes each rural community of the area. With this intention, it was carried out a survey ofinformation close to the rural population, after this stage the data were worked in atmosphereSIG being elaborated a database to aid in the analysis space proposal. It was verified theprevalence of small properties that tend to the development of concomitant diversified activities,being this fact the warranty of the development and maintenance of the local economy, however,the intense use of the space unchains impacts to the atmosphere, becoming important theaccomplishment of a suitable environmental planning with the characteristics of the area.