GEOPROCESSAMENTO APLICADO AO LICENCIAMENTO AMBIENTAL DE CONDOMÍNIOS HABITACIONAIS HORIZONTAIS NA ÁREA URBANA DO MUNICÍPIO DE CASTANHAL - PA

Abstract

As a way of regulating the relationship between society and nature, several rules and laws have become necessary to avoid degrading and harmful practices to the environment. Thus, this article aimed to evaluate the environmental licensing process of horizontal housing condominiums in their relationship with rivers and permanent preservation areas (APPs), taking as the study site the urban area of ​​the municipality of Castanhal, in the state of Pará. A survey of the relevant legislation at the national, state and municipal levels was carried out, as well as geospatial data and information, which were interpreted and systematized using geoprocessing techniques. Checking the environmental licensing processes since 2020, 18 projects were found in the area under study, of which 10 were licensed, 3 were under analysis and 5 were unlicensed, some already well established, while others are still incipient. The rivers are up to 10 m wide, some are natural so far, but others have been modified by channeling, and must have 30 m APPs on each bank. After the interrelations, the following were identified: proximity and overlaps between condominiums and rivers and APPs, high anthropic pressure on hydrography and vegetation, and medium to large-scale occupations with very high construction standards. It is understood that compliance with the legislation, as well as the actions of those responsible, need to be greater and more effective, with the need for constant improvements, aiming to achieve the principles of sustainable development.