Forest Peoples: a study of nuances and synergies between the ‘Seringueiros’ of Acre and ‘Faxinalenses’ of Paraná, Brazil

Abstract

Biogeography presents itself as one of the fields of study of Physical Geography, related to social, economic, ecological and cultural aspects. From this perspective, this essay was drawn up a comparative study of nuances and synergies among forest peoples in two extremes of Brazil. Two traditional communities were sampled: the ‘seringueiros’ of the Seringal Porongaba in the state of Acre, and the people of Faxinal Sete Saltos de Baixo, at Campos Gerais, in the state of Paraná. Among the nuances, we highlight, for example, the geographical factor, the characteristics of the areas and the productive activities. Regarding synergies, we mention ecological, socio-cultural and territorial management.

Keywords

• resilience
• adaptability
• lifestyle
• biogeography