CHARACTERIZE THE ENVIRONMENT IN ILHEUS (BA): THE CASE OF THE PONTAL BAY - DOI 10.5216/bgg.v35i1.35490

Abstract

The study aimed to characterize the environmental State of the Pontal Bay, in Ilheus (BA), from socio-spatial interventions. This place gains importance for being the main geomorphological feature of Ilheus, beyond having a potential for tourism development for the city. The study was conducted through literature review, field research,
satellite images and interviews with 35 people. These instruments focused on environmental indicators about the current State of the Bay. The maps were constructed from Spring 5.1.6 program, provided by INPE, using satellite imagery Sensor TM LANDASAT 5. We found that the interventions are derived from the degradation in the basins of the tributary rivers, the construction of the Port in Ilheus and from the occupation process around the Bay. Thus, nowadays the environment presents some changes in morphogenesis, pedogenesis, vegetation and water quality. These changes have an impact on local socioeconomic scenary when they limit their use for recreation and as an income source not only for population livelihood, but also for the tourism.
Key words: relationship between society and nature, Pontal Bay, socio-spatial interventions.