USO E OCUPAÇÃO DO SOLO NA AMAZÔNIA: A INFLUÊNCIA DE UMA USINA HIDRELÉTRICA

Abstract

The Amazon’s rivers, in addition of being natural attractions arises as alternative energy generation, resulting in changes in the characteristics, in scenic landscape and in dynamics of the riverine population, as from the formation of reservoirs. In this context, you will find the Balbina Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP Balbina) in Uatumã River, Brazil, resulted in changes in their surroundings. This work, developed by Project PIRAHIBA, shows the influence of HPP Balbina in the land use and occupation by the community Fé em Deus, Presidente Figueiredo, Brazil, with predominance of three types - agricultural, residential and recreative. These uses were established after the implementation of this HPP and resulted in the change scenic landscape - formation of the reservoir; ease of mobility - building roads and locals highway, and access to energy. These factors also contributed to the creation of new alternatives of life for local people. Index Terms - land use and occupation, HPP Balbina, Fé em Deus, Projeto PIRAHIBA.