Agricultura Urbana nos municípios de Piraí, Barra do Piraí e Volta Redonda no Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the initiatives of urban agriculture and the use of plant resources in the everyday life of urban inhabitants in the municipalities of Barra do Piraí, Volta Redonda and Piraí, known as the coffee goes in the state of Rio de Janeiro region, and how these cultural knowledge interfere in environmental conservation. The project also sought to analyze the plant species used directly by residents of municipalities and identify other species of interest to crop and/or environmental protection, present in the area of influence of the urban area, including the gardens and surroundings. There was also interest to characterize the types of uses for each species and the intensity of exploitation, through surveys with members of these communities. Methods for this oral history, with interviews with residents of Barra do Piraí, Piraí and Volta Redonda, comparing old photos and informal conversations were used. Regarding the botanical material, this was recognized by dichotomous keys and compared with herbarium material available, when needed, this was referred to specialists