A Área de Proteção Ambiental (APA) Aldeia-Beberibe como local de pesquisa acadêmica: uma análise da produção científica realizada entre 2000 e 2022

Abstract

The Atlantic Forest is a critical global biodiversity hotspot. In the Brazilian Northeast, the Aldeia-Beberibe Environmental Protection Area (APA) plays a key role in forest conservation and the protection of headwaters for some of the region’s important rivers. Analysing the scientific studies conducted in this area provides insights into its biodiversity and aids in planning conservation efforts. This research aimed to assess how the area is being used for biodiversity studies, which locations are being accessed, and to understand the fields of research being published. A bibliographic survey covering the period from 2000 to 2022 was conducted, with data collection extending from September 2023 to June 2024, to examine scientific trends, categorizing studies by research areas, locations, and the involvement of other protected areas within the territory. The analysis revealed a gradual increase in research since the creation of APA Aldeia-Beberibe in 2010. Botany, Zoology, and Ecology were the most frequently published fields, with research concentrated in the Mata da Usina São José Wildlife Reserve (RVS) and the Dois Irmãos State Park (PEDI). These results provide significant insights into the local biodiversity, indicating better guidance for managing the APA Aldeia-Beberibe, as well as information for a more effective conservation strategies for this natural heritage.