VALORAÇÃO AMBIENTAL DA CACHOEIRA DA SERRINHA, MARIANA, MINAS GERAIS SEGUNDO O MÉTODO DE COSTANZA (1997)

Abstract

This paper presents the results of the discipline Valuation of Ecosystem Services of the Masters in Sustainability UFOP program. Aims to describe the environmental functions and estimate the monetary value of Serrinha Itacolumi area belonging to the State Park and in the municipality of Mariana, MG, mountainous area consisting of rich flora and fauna. The area is used by local people for recreation and entertainment activities, mainly due to the waterfalls and ponds in that area. To develop the research method was used to Costanza (1997 ) , with field research for analysis of ecosystem services and Description of environmental values through which we obtained the estimated ecosystem services of U.S.$34,913.550.64 . It is noteworthy that the site, despite the uptake of water and some signs of recent fires , is well preserved , having tourist potential to be better addressed by local government