Territórios em conflito: a comunidade rural Estrela Brilhante e o Parque Estadual da Lapa Grande

Abstract

The research addresses territorial conflicts between the Estrela Brilhante Rural Community and the Lapa Grande State Park (PELG), focusing on the social, political, and environmental dynamics resulting from territorial overlap. The general objective is to analyze the overlapping process between the PELG and the Estrela Brilhante Community, with three specific objectives: (1) to examine the historical formation of the community, (2) to investigate the strategies of territorial appropriation, and (3) to describe the process of creation and expansion of the park, emphasizing its implications for the community. The research adopted an interdisciplinary approach, combining qualitative methods, satellite image analysis, and documentary research, structured into four main axes: the process of park creation and expansion, the historical analysis of the community, the investigation of territorialities, and the classification of land use and land cover within the community’s territory. The results indicate that the expansion of the PELG overlapped with the community's territory, generating tensions between environmental protection and the residents' subsistence needs. The study highlighted that, despite pressures for land repossession, unity and mutual support were crucial for the community’s permanence in the territory. Satellite imagery classification revealed significant changes in land use, such as the expansion of pastures and the increase in forest formations, reflecting the community’s occupation dynamics. The research underscores the importance of a more effective dialogue between the parties to promote inclusive and sustainable territorial management.