ANÁLISE QUALI-QUANTITATIVA DA ARBORIZAÇÃO DAS ÁREAS PÚBLICAS DO BAIRRO CENTRO DE RESENDE, RJ

O estudo visou analisar aspectos fitossociológicos arbóreos de 7 áreas públicas do centro do município de Resende-RJ. Foram realizadas visitas as áreas entre os meses de março a maio de 2013 com um formulário para a coleta de dados e uma chave de identificação de espécies. Foram catalogados 171 indivíduos em 18 famílias e 43 espécies. Em relação à Diversidade de Shannon, a Praça do Centenário obteve o maior índice (H'=2,26) em relação às demais áreas avaliadas. O Parque do Aarão obteve o maior índice de Dominância de Simpson (D=11,89). A Praça da Concórdia obteve o maior índice de Equitabilidade de Pielou (J=0,97). A Praça Marechal José Pessoa obteve o menor índice nos três aspectos supracitados (H'=0,79, D=1,65 e J=0,57). Quanto a fitossanidade das árvores, 43,27% dos espécimes foram considerados sadios e, apenas, 12,28% considerados ruins, demonstrando boa qualidade das árvores. A similaridade calculada por Jaccard variou de 0,07 a 0,23, demonstrando uma dissimilaridade entre as áreas estudadas. Tal resultado pode ser devido à utilização de diferentes tipos de modelos paisagísticos pelas gestões municipais em diferentes épocas. As áreas avaliadas apresentaram uma elevada riqueza de espécies e boa qualidade, sendo necessário o conhecimento, respeito e preservação por parte da população

Practical Science and Environmental Education Workshop in Manaus, Brazil

It is an unequivocal fact that Amazonian tropical forest is the largest remaining primary forest in the world. The ecosystem in the region is e tremely comple with high biodiversity (Peres et al. 2010). Conservation and protection of the dynamic forest and river regions is e tremely important not only for the natural environments, but also for the economy and social dependence of benefits from such abundant natural environments. Important natural parameters that affect status of the natural environments include light (natural sunlight), soil, and water, which abundantly e ist in the Amazon region. Solar energy is the primary energy source for the majority of living organisms in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and drives the diurnal and seasonal cycles of biogeochemical processes (Monteith & Unsworth 2013). In particular, in situ light data remains one of the most underappreciated data measurements although having a significant impact on the physical, chemical and biological processes in the ecosystem (Johnsen 2012). Soil provides the fundamental basis for all terrestrial living organisms including the Amazonian forests as well as life-sustaining infrastructure for human society. Water is the most essential single entity to constitute all organisms from a single cell to the earth. Understanding of importance and roles of each factor and interaction of such comple dynamics in the natural environments can serve as fundamental platform for natural scientists, particularly for young scientists such as university students. The objective of this workshop was to provide hand- on scientific and environmental education for university students in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil through practical field measurements using the three most important parameters in the natural ecosystem composed of natural sunlight, soil, and water. The workshop was divided into a series of lectures, in situ field sampling, and data processing, analysis and interpretation with the ultimate goal of empowering the undergraduate students with research-centered environmental education and e perience of developing international collaboration.departmental bulletin pape

2 nd Brazilian Consensus on Chagas Disease, 2015

Abstract Chagas disease is a neglected chronic condition with a high burden of morbidity and mortality. It has considerable psychological, social, and economic impacts. The disease represents a significant public health issue in Brazil, with different regional patterns. This document presents the evidence that resulted in the Brazilian Consensus on Chagas Disease. The objective was to review and standardize strategies for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of Chagas disease in the country, based on the available scientific evidence. The consensus is based on the articulation and strategic contribution of renowned Brazilian experts with knowledge and experience on various aspects of the disease. It is the result of a close collaboration between the Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine and the Ministry of Health. It is hoped that this document will strengthen the development of integrated actions against Chagas disease in the country, focusing on epidemiology, management, comprehensive care (including families and communities), communication, information, education, and research