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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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A cultural heritage resource management plan for Thulamela heritage site

Nemaheni, Tshimangadzo Israel 08 February 2005 (has links)
This mini-thesis serves as an introduction to the drawing up of a Cultural Resource Management (CRM) plan for Thulamela Heritage Site in the Kruger National Park. It is envisaged that this will be a strategy by which Thulamela heritage resources (including natural and cultural elements) will be identified, their significance assessed, and interpretations constructed to guide their conservation and presentation in a manner that is consistent with their availability for public appreciation or enjoyment. Thulamela Project involves the process of locating, assessing, and dealing appropriately with the Thulamela heritage resources which are represented by the physical manifestation of humanity’s interaction with the natural world around the site and surrounding landscape of Thulamela. This thesis will serve as a guideline towards designing a CRM plan for Thulamela Heritage Site that will be practical. Most of the issues here are management plan issues that the KNP should start implementing in order to preserve and conserve the site for future generations. This study is a result of fieldwork undertaken in the KNP. Problem areas and opportunities are identified. Goals and objectives of a Management Plan for Thulamela Heritage Site are identified and solutions are proposed. Three appendices have been added at the end of the thesis. These are additional recommendations that can be implemented concurrently with the implementation of the CRM plan. The additions are: - Professor Tom Huffman’s “Standard interpretation brochure”. This is a brochure that is intended to be used by Thulamela Tour Guides during trips. It emerged as a result of differing information from different tour guides at Thulamela. The brochure that is attached herewith is still a draft. It will have to be perused and approved by the Thulamela Heritage Site Board of Trustees. - The “Suggested excursion plan or booking system” for Thulamela. This is designed inrder to allow a free flow of tourists to the site. - Of most importance is the “Proposed heritage agreement” to be reached between the South African National Parks (SANP) and Thulamela Board of Trustees. Other members may be added in the process, depending on the agreement between the two most important key stakeholders. The KNP is encouraged to evaluate the thesis and decide which issues are to be dealt with as a priority. The author strongly believes that the implementation of some of the proposals as outlined in this thesis will add value to the preservation and conservation of Thulamela Heritage Site. The thesis will also be helpful to the assessment and management of other heritage sites within the KNP and SANP in general. The document gives the Social Ecology (SE) department the option to utilize the document as it is or to expand it if necessary. / Dissertation (MA (Heritage and Museum Studies))--University of Pretoria, 2006. / Historical and Heritage Studies / unrestricted
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Data management plan: Good housekeeping or a bureaucratic exercise? : Data management in digital humanities projects at Uppsala University

Margeti, Anneta January 2023 (has links)
Introduction. Research data management is a topic of ongoing discussion, particularly in academic institutions, where researchers strive to effectively handle diverse types of data. This study examines the practices of research data management in selected digital humanities projects at Uppsala University. The objective is to as- sess the impact that data management plans (DMPs) on these interdisciplinary projects and evaluate the applica- tion of the FAIR guiding principles. It is crucial to consider the researchers’ perspective on this matter. Universi- ties could invest in robust data management practices by taking into account the needs and skills of researchers. Method. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using purposive sampling targeting researchers from various departments within the Faculty of Arts who were involved in interdisciplinary digital humanities pro- jects. Eight interviews were carried out with principal investigators (PIs) and researchers. Analysis. The interviews, along with the provided DMPs, were thematically analysed to address the re- search questions regarding the effect of DMPs in the selected projects. Results. The study findings indicate that the PIs and researchers do not perceive the DMP as an integral part of their research work in digital humanities projects. Nonetheless, most participants recognise its signifi- cance and its role could be enhanced in research projects. Challenges typically arise during stages of the research data life cycle, such as data analysis, rather than in the development of the DMP itself. Moreover, the practical implementation of the FAIR principles often poses difficulties due to variations in data types and project goals. Conclusion. The results of this study highlight the need for more actionable DMPs in digital humanities projects and further training for researchers on data management issues. The interdisciplinary nature of these projects facilitates collaboration among researchers in the development of DMPs.
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Byråkratisk pålaga eller användbart verktyg? En studie om forskares syn på datahanteringsplaner / Bureaucratic burden or useful tool? A study of researchers’ views on data management plans

Jonsson, Björn January 2024 (has links)
Introduction. This thesis analyzes how researchers views the data management plans, how they use them and how they interact with the data support functions at the university. Theory & Method.  The theoretical underpinnings of the study are Janken Myrdals theory of the research method as signifier of natural or humanistic research, and the research method is semi-structured interviews. The study’s empirical material consists of six interviews with researchers from four different scientific fields, which have been transcribed and processed through a qualitative thematic and comparative analysis. Results & Analysis. Five main themes have been identified: (1) bureaucratic demands, (2) a lack of support or a lack of interest?, (3) the data management plans connection to ethical review, (4) the impact of the method on the view of the data management plan, (5) time constraints and the plan as support in the research work. Conclusions. Researchers experience of working with data management plans does not give an unambiguous picture: some see it as an administrative burden or as something of a time sink. Others view it as something that benefits both their own work and when collaborating with colleagues. Moreover divided views exist regarding the support offered by the university when working with data management plans. Some respondents view it as adequate while others suggest that researchers needs to inform themselves on how to write the plan.
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Skoglig klimatanpassning vid skogsbruksplanläggning : - finns riktlinjer hos den svenska skogsbranschens aktörer? / Forest climate adaptation in forest management planning : - do guidelines exist within the Swedish forest sector?

Klingstedt, Karin, Tornseglare, Elin January 2024 (has links)
De pågående klimatförändringarna påverkar skogen både som ekosystem och gagnvirkesproducent och för att skogen ska fortsätta producera nödvändiga ekosystemtjänster behöver brukandet av skogen anpassas på olika sätt. Studiens syfte var att undersöka om den svenska skogsbranschen har klimatanpassning som en aktiv del av sin skogsbruksplanläggning, vilket skedde genom att tillfråga 31 aktörer. Resultatet visade att bara en av de tillfrågade aktörerna genomförde anpassningar. Undersökningen visade också att skogsbruksplanen och skogsbruksplanläggningen kommer att förändras men att branschen inväntar bland annat nya EU-direktiv. Slutsatsen blev att den svenska skogsbranschen inte genomför skoglig klimatanpassning i skogsbruksplansläggningen, vilket medför en uppenbar risk att behövlig skoglig klimatanpassning uteblir.
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Velkoplošná územní ochrana přírody v České republice a vybraných evropských zemích z právního pohledu / Large-scale Nature Conservation Areas in the Czech Republic and Selected European Countries in the Legal Context

Mazancová, Eva January 2017 (has links)
The main goal of the thesis is to analyze and compare the degree of protection of the large-scale nature conservation areas in the legal orders of the Czech Republic, the Russian Federation and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and, in the conclusion of the thesis, to answer the question of whether these countries' regulation provides a sufficiently effective protection to these areas. Legal orders of the examined countries are analyzed with regard to the scope and effectiveness of the large-scale nature conservation legal instruments. Administrative instruments are examined and compared, including the degree of proprietary rights restrictions and related compensations of property loss. Furthermore, the conceptual and economic instruments (both positive and negative stimulation) are also examined. The analysis also focuses on the regulation of legal liability in regard to the large-scale nature conservation. Next, the thesis focuses on the institutional framework of the large-scale nature conservation in the examined countries and on the evaluation of the scope of the nature protection authorities' competence. Another point of interest is the degree to which the rights of the relevant subjects (owners, municipalities, environmental NGOs) are affected by the designation of a...
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Gerenciamento de resíduos de serviços de saúde: entre o discurso e a prática: estudo de casos e pesquisa-ação no Acre / Waste management of health services between theory and practice a case study and research action in the state of Acre

Oliveira, Marconi Gomes de 29 August 2011 (has links)
A proximidade entre a teoria e a prática no manejo dos resíduos de serviços de saúde (RSS) é fator preponderante à obtenção de um adequado gerenciamento por parte dos estabelecimentos assistenciais de saúde, frente à responsabilidade legal de gerenciar seus resíduos. A discussão que envolve os RSS reside em questões relevantes, tais como: a crescente geração de resíduos; o potencial poluidor e contaminante dos resíduos sólidos; a obrigatoriedade legal de um plano de gerenciamento; o descumprimento da obrigatoriedade supracitada, por parte de muitos estabelecimentos de saúde; e a descontinuidade de programas e ações exitosos. Esta pesquisa analisa o gerenciamento de resíduos sólidos gerados na atenção à saúde em estabelecimentos de diferentes complexidades, a partir da análise do discurso e da prática do manejo dos resíduos gerados na Fundação Hospital Estadual do Acre (FUNDHACRE) e na Unidade de Pronto Atendimento Tucumã (UPA-Tucumã), na Cidade de Rio Branco, Estado do Acre. A pesquisa é de caráter exploratório e descritivo. Em 1ª etapa houve um estudo de casos e em 2ª etapa uma pesquisa-ação, através de uma intervenção participativa do pesquisador na investigação; ocorrido de outubro/2008 a fevereiro/2011. Verificou-se que a FUNDHACRE possui um plano de gerenciamento de resíduos em desconformidade com as recomendações e exigências legais; também foram constatadas inadequações em sua prática; enquanto que a UPA-Tucumã, até então, não possuía um plano de gerenciamento. A partir da pesquisa-ação foi proposta uma atualização e ajuste do plano de gerenciamento da FUNDHACRE; também foi elaborado um plano piloto de gerenciamento de resíduos para a UPA-Tucumã. Constatou-se um acentuado distanciamento entre o discurso e a prática no gerenciamento dos RSS nos dois estabelecimentos investigados. Imprescindível maior envolvimento dos administradores para as questões relacionadas aos resíduos; ajustes na prática do manejo dos resíduos; programa de capacitação continuada; atenção especial à segregação, armazenamento, tratamento e disposição final dos resíduos; acompanhamento e fiscalização das ações. Por fim, é importante a somatória de esforços que reúna o conhecimento acadêmico, através das Instituições de Ensino e Pesquisa, ao conhecimento técnico/prático daqueles que são os protagonistas do manejo de resíduos, objetivando a intervenção positiva do discurso na prática do gerenciamento de resíduos de serviços de saúde / The closeness between the theory and actual practice of solid waste management in health services (SRHS) is a prevailing factor in obtaining an adequate administration by health establishments regarding legal responsibility in administrating their residues. The SRHS discussion are found in relevant questions as: ever-increasing residues; the potential pollutant and contaminant from solid residues; the legal obligation for an administration plan; the breaking of the above mentioned obligation by many health establishments; the abortion of exit programs and measures. This research analyzes the administration of solid waste generated by health attention in establishments of different complexities, as from speech making to practice analysis of residue management generated at the Fundação Hospital Estadual do Acre (FUNDHACRE) and at the Tucumã health outpost (UPA-Tucumã), in Rio Branco City, Acre. Research was exploratory and descriptive. First stage was a case study and the second stage an action research by the researchers own investigation; october/2008 thru february/2011. The FUNDHACRE has an administration plan for waste that runs against the legal recommendation and demands; also, they were found to be inadequate in actual practice while the UPA-Tucumã, so far, does not have any administration plan. Considering the action research, an updating and adjustment for the FUNDHACRE administrating plan was proposed. A pilot plan for waste management was drawn up for the UPA-Tucumã too. There is a marked gap between the speech making and the actual practice in SRHS administration in both establishments investigated. It is essential that administrators have a deeper involvement concerning residues; adjustment in residue management; continued capacity building programs; special attention to separation, storage, treatment and final disposal of residue; as well as the accompanying and inspection of action. Eventually, the joining of efforts that unites the academic knowledge, thru teaching and research institutions to those leading with technical/practical knowledge in the management of residues is important, aiming at a positive intervention of speech in practice Solid waste management of health services
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Avaliação da situação dos municípios da Bacia Hidrográfica Tietê-Jacaré (UGRHI-13) frente aos Planos Municipais de Gestão Integrada de Resíduos Sólidos / Evaluation of the situation of the municipalities of the Tietê-Jacaré Hydrographic Basin (UGRHI-13) in front of the Municipal Plans of Integrated Solid Waste Management

Lima, Túlio Queijo de 09 June 2017 (has links)
Um dos problemas ambientais com que nos deparamos está ligado à gestão dos resíduos sólidos oriundos das atividades humanas, seja na forma de disposição, no volume na geração, e na ineficiência na reutilização e reciclagem destes. A gestão integrada de resíduos sólidos pauta-se como importante instrumento para que se caminhe em direção a um modelo de sociedade menos agressivo com o meio ambiente. Para buscar esta forma de gestão, no Brasil, a Lei nº 12.305/2010 institui a Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos. Partindo deste contexto, tem-se como foco os Planos Municipais de Gestão Integrada de Resíduos Sólidos - PMGIRS. O trabalho tem por objetivo avaliar a situação dos processos de elaboração dos PMGIRS nos municípios da Bacia Hidrográfica Tietê-Jacaré (UGRHI-13). É apresentada uma proposta de avaliação quantitativa e qualitativa dos PMGIRS, visando o cumprimento destes perante à PNRS. Chegou-se em um resultado de que 62% dos municípios afirmam possuir PMGIRS; 9% não possuem; e 29% estão em processo de elaboração. A UGRHI-13 conta com 34 municípios, destes, vinte e um (21) municípios afirmam ter PMGIRS, porém após a avaliação destes, verificou-se que três efetivamente não o tem. Logo, o número de municípios que possuem o PMGIRS é dezoito (18), ou seja, 53% dos municípios da UGRHI-13. Consequentemente, 47% dos municípios não possuem o Plano. Nove (9) cumprem menos que 75% dos requisitos mínimos da PNRS. Apenas dois (2) dos dezoito (18) municípios que efetivamente possuem PMGIRS cumprem em 100% os requisitos mínimos. O cenário positivo para a gestão integrada de resíduos sólidos municipais vem evoluindo, porém ainda enfrenta uma série de obstáculos relacionados à falta e inconsistência de informação e falta de capacitação técnica dos gestores públicos. / One of the environmental problems we face is related to the management of solid waste from human activities, whether in the form of disposal, volume in generation, and inefficiency in their reuse and recycling. Integrated solid waste management is an important instrument for moving towards a less aggressive model of society with the environment. In order to seek this form of management, in Brazil, Law nº. 12,305/2010 establishes the National Policy on Solid Waste. Starting from this context, we focus on the Municipal Plans of Integrated Management of Solid Waste - PMGIRS. The objective of this study is to evaluate the situation of the PMGIRS elaboration processes in the municipalities of the Tietê-Jacaré Hydrographic Basin (UGRHI-13). A proposal for the quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the PMGIRS is presented, with a view to their compliance with the PNRS. It was found that 62% of municipalities claim PMGIRS; 9% do not have; And 29% are in the process of being drawn up. The UGRHI-13 counts with 34 municipalities, of which twenty one (21) municipalities claim to have PMGIRS, but after evaluating them, it was verified that three do not have it. Therefore, the number of municipalities that have the PMGIRS is eighteen (18), or 53% of the municipalities of the UGRHI-13. Consequently, 47% of municipalities do not have the Plan. Nine (9) meet less than 75% of the minimum PNRS requirements. Only two (2) of the eighteen (18) municipalities that effectively have PMGIRS meet the minimum requirements at 100%. The positive scenario for the integrated management of solid municipal waste has been evolving, but it still faces a series of obstacles related to lack and inconsistency of information and lack of technical capacity of public managers.
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Estudo da evolução da composição dos resíduos de serviços de saúde (RSS) e dos procedimentos adotados para o seu gerenciamento integrado, no Hospital Irmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Carlos - SP / Study of changes in the composition of the waste of health services and the procedures used for their integrated management, at Hospital Santa Casa de Misericordia in São Carlos - SP

Pugliesi, Érica 03 September 2010 (has links)
Este trabalho teve como objetivos avaliar as práticas adotadas no gerenciamento dos resíduos de serviços de saúde (RSS) e como a Resolução ANVISA - RDC nº 306/04 foi incorporada aos processos em um hospital de grande porte. Para tanto, tomou-se como estudo de caso o hospital da Irmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Carlos, por já haver um histórico de produção de pesquisas na instituição, que serviu como base para o estudo comparativo da composição dos resíduos gerados, além da evolução temporal dos procedimentos adotados para o gerenciamento no local. O método de avaliação do gerenciamento dos resíduos compreendeu uma pesquisa exploratória e documental. No desenvolvimento da pesquisa, foram realizadas entrevistas semi-estruturadas e aplicados questionários aos funcionários da instituição para avaliar o envolvimento dos mesmos no gerenciamento dos resíduos. Os setores do hospital foram classificados em áreas críticas, semi-críticas e não críticas para a avaliação dos riscos envolvidos. Foram identificadas as fontes geradoras, as rotinas e os processos-chave de manejo dos resíduos. Como parte dos resultados, a capacitação dos funcionários resultou na redução do volume de resíduos pertencentes ao grupo A e dos acidentes de trabalho por perfurocortantes. O hospital apresentou uma taxa de geração de resíduos inicial de 2,09 kg/paciente/dia, constituído por resíduos do grupo A (33,8%), grupo D (64,0%) e grupo E (2,2%). Após os treinamentos, a taxa de geração foi de 2,04 kg/paciente/dia, constituído por resíduos do grupo A (21,7%), grupo D (76,1%) e grupo E (2,2%). Os resíduos do grupo D foram caracterizados nos setores administrativos, onde houve o predomínio de papel e papelão, indicando o potencial de reciclagem desses resíduos. O volume de resíduos orgânicos gerados na cozinha justifica a busca de alternativas de tratamento, como a compostagem. A análise dos resultados obtidos indica que houve a incorporação parcial dos princípios da legislação no modelo implantado, apresentando resultados significativos na etapa de segregação dos resíduos. Os pontos identificados como críticos estão relacionados principalmente à necessidade de adequação da estrutura física do hospital e na sistematização de treinamentos com os funcionários e campanhas educativas com os usuários do estabelecimento, não só para atenderem às exigências legais e normativas, mas também, para a manutenção da saúde coletiva, ocupacional e do meio ambiente. / This study aimed at evaluating the practices adopted on the management of Healthcare Waste (HW) and how the ANVISA resolution - RDC nº 306/04 was applied on procedures at a large hospital. For that, it was taken as case study the hospital of Irmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Carlos, because they already have a historic of research production, which served as the basis for a comparative study of composition of medical waste generated, besides the temporal evolution of implemented procedures for local management. The method to evaluate the waste management was done through exploratory and documentary research. On the research development, semi-structured interviews were made and questionnaires applied to hospital staff for evaluation of their own involvement in waste management. The hospital sectors were classified as critical, semi-critical and non-critical areas for evaluation of risks involved. The generating sources, routine and key-procedures of waste management were identified in each mapped area. As part of results, the staff capacitating promoted a decrease in volume in group A waste and in work accidents by puncture-cutting instruments. The hospital had an initial waste generation rate of e.09 kg/patient/day, constituted by groups A (21.7%), D (76.1%) and E (2.2%). The group D waste was characterized on administrative sectors, where there was a predominance of paper and cardboard, indicating a recycling potential. The volume of organic waste generated in the kitchen justifies the search of alternatives for treatment, such as composting. The results indicate that there was a partial incorporation of legislation principles on the implanted model, showing significant results on waste segregation step. The critical points identified are mainly related to the need for adequacy of hospital physical structure, systematic staff training and education campaigns with establishment users, not only for comply of the legal demands, but also to maintain the collective, occupational and environmental health.
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Gerenciamento de resíduos de serviços de saúde: entre o discurso e a prática: estudo de casos e pesquisa-ação no Acre / Waste management of health services between theory and practice a case study and research action in the state of Acre

Marconi Gomes de Oliveira 29 August 2011 (has links)
A proximidade entre a teoria e a prática no manejo dos resíduos de serviços de saúde (RSS) é fator preponderante à obtenção de um adequado gerenciamento por parte dos estabelecimentos assistenciais de saúde, frente à responsabilidade legal de gerenciar seus resíduos. A discussão que envolve os RSS reside em questões relevantes, tais como: a crescente geração de resíduos; o potencial poluidor e contaminante dos resíduos sólidos; a obrigatoriedade legal de um plano de gerenciamento; o descumprimento da obrigatoriedade supracitada, por parte de muitos estabelecimentos de saúde; e a descontinuidade de programas e ações exitosos. Esta pesquisa analisa o gerenciamento de resíduos sólidos gerados na atenção à saúde em estabelecimentos de diferentes complexidades, a partir da análise do discurso e da prática do manejo dos resíduos gerados na Fundação Hospital Estadual do Acre (FUNDHACRE) e na Unidade de Pronto Atendimento Tucumã (UPA-Tucumã), na Cidade de Rio Branco, Estado do Acre. A pesquisa é de caráter exploratório e descritivo. Em 1ª etapa houve um estudo de casos e em 2ª etapa uma pesquisa-ação, através de uma intervenção participativa do pesquisador na investigação; ocorrido de outubro/2008 a fevereiro/2011. Verificou-se que a FUNDHACRE possui um plano de gerenciamento de resíduos em desconformidade com as recomendações e exigências legais; também foram constatadas inadequações em sua prática; enquanto que a UPA-Tucumã, até então, não possuía um plano de gerenciamento. A partir da pesquisa-ação foi proposta uma atualização e ajuste do plano de gerenciamento da FUNDHACRE; também foi elaborado um plano piloto de gerenciamento de resíduos para a UPA-Tucumã. Constatou-se um acentuado distanciamento entre o discurso e a prática no gerenciamento dos RSS nos dois estabelecimentos investigados. Imprescindível maior envolvimento dos administradores para as questões relacionadas aos resíduos; ajustes na prática do manejo dos resíduos; programa de capacitação continuada; atenção especial à segregação, armazenamento, tratamento e disposição final dos resíduos; acompanhamento e fiscalização das ações. Por fim, é importante a somatória de esforços que reúna o conhecimento acadêmico, através das Instituições de Ensino e Pesquisa, ao conhecimento técnico/prático daqueles que são os protagonistas do manejo de resíduos, objetivando a intervenção positiva do discurso na prática do gerenciamento de resíduos de serviços de saúde / The closeness between the theory and actual practice of solid waste management in health services (SRHS) is a prevailing factor in obtaining an adequate administration by health establishments regarding legal responsibility in administrating their residues. The SRHS discussion are found in relevant questions as: ever-increasing residues; the potential pollutant and contaminant from solid residues; the legal obligation for an administration plan; the breaking of the above mentioned obligation by many health establishments; the abortion of exit programs and measures. This research analyzes the administration of solid waste generated by health attention in establishments of different complexities, as from speech making to practice analysis of residue management generated at the Fundação Hospital Estadual do Acre (FUNDHACRE) and at the Tucumã health outpost (UPA-Tucumã), in Rio Branco City, Acre. Research was exploratory and descriptive. First stage was a case study and the second stage an action research by the researchers own investigation; october/2008 thru february/2011. The FUNDHACRE has an administration plan for waste that runs against the legal recommendation and demands; also, they were found to be inadequate in actual practice while the UPA-Tucumã, so far, does not have any administration plan. Considering the action research, an updating and adjustment for the FUNDHACRE administrating plan was proposed. A pilot plan for waste management was drawn up for the UPA-Tucumã too. There is a marked gap between the speech making and the actual practice in SRHS administration in both establishments investigated. It is essential that administrators have a deeper involvement concerning residues; adjustment in residue management; continued capacity building programs; special attention to separation, storage, treatment and final disposal of residue; as well as the accompanying and inspection of action. Eventually, the joining of efforts that unites the academic knowledge, thru teaching and research institutions to those leading with technical/practical knowledge in the management of residues is important, aiming at a positive intervention of speech in practice Solid waste management of health services
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O Parque da Água Branca: o manejo sustentável de uma floresta urbana / Água Branca Park: the sustainable management of an urban forest

Lagoa, Maria Helena Britto 01 April 2008 (has links)
O presente estudo avaliou o Parque Estadual Dr. Fernando Costa, também chamado Parque da Água Branca, localizado na zona oeste da capital paulista, suas características, suas particularidades sociais e ambientais e sua composição arbórea, como parte da Floresta Urbana de São Paulo, descrevendo sua evolução ao longo do século XX, até a atualidade. Teve por objetivo definir um conjunto de ações e estratégias sustentáveis, na busca de um equilíbrio entre as formas de uso do parque e a conservação de seus recursos naturais. Para tanto, analisou os meios físico, sócio-econômico e biológico. A investigação do meio físico foi feita através de análises das condições de suas estruturas construídas e do processo de esgotamento de uma de suas nascentes. A avaliação do meio sócio-econômico foi feita por meio da aplicação de 152 entrevistas com usuários do Parque, observando seu grau de conscientização quanto à importância e aos benefícios das áreas verdes na melhoria do ambiente e na qualidade de vida, além de seu grau de satisfação quanto aos elementos que o parque oferece. O meio biológico foi estudado através do cadastramento e diagnóstico geral da vegetação arbórea presente no local. Os dados de campo mostraram a ocorrência de 99 espécies de árvores, representadas por 35 famílias, dentro de um universo de 2890 exemplares, a maioria disposta sem nenhum planejamento, desde a inauguração do Parque. Foi feito um paralelo com o levantamento da vegetação do Parque realizado no ano de 1996, quando do tombamento do Parque pelo CONDEPHAAT e, em ambos os trabalhos, foi diagnosticada uma predominância de espécies exóticas em relação às nativas com mais de 70%. A baixa diversidade biológica também foi constatada em ambos os casos, onde praticamente metade de todos os indivíduos existentes no parque é representada por apenas cinco espécies, fatores esses, indesejados para a manutenção do equilíbrio ecológico da área. Este diagnóstico ampliado gera um histórico da área, retratando o que ela foi um dia e a forma como está atualmente, servindo de base para planejar o que se pretende que ela seja no futuro. Um ambiente natural de um parque urbano quando analisado em conjunto com a forma como o homem faz uso desse espaço, proporciona uma visão das interações entre os processos naturais e os propósitos humanos através do tempo, auxiliando no entendimento das necessidades atuais e criando subsídios para a apresentação de propostas de intervenções, que para este caso, serão feitas ao final do trabalho. / The present study evaluated the State Park \"Dr. Fernando Costa\", also called Parque da Água Branca (Água Branca Park) located in the west part of São Paulo City, its characteristics, its social and natural environment particularities, and its tree composition, as part of the Urban Forest of São Paulo. It describes its evolution along the 20th century until the present time. The study has the objective of defining sustainable actions and strategies, in order to get a balance between the park way of using and the conservation of its natural resources. For that, it analyzed the physical, social-economic and biological environments. The investigation of the physical environment was done via analyzes of its structure conditions and analyzes of the exhaustion of one of its water sources. The evaluation of the social-economic environment was done through 152 interviews with users of the park, watching their degree of awareness about the importance and benefits of the green areas in the improvement of the environment and of the life quality, besides the satisfaction degree about what the park offers. The biological environment was studied through the register in a cadastre and a general diagnosis of tree population presents in the place. The data got in the survey shown the occurrence of 99 species of trees, represented by 35 families in a universe of 2.890 units, most of them growing without any planning, since the park was inaugurated. It was done a comparison with park vegetation survey carried out in 1996, when the park was declared of permanent preservation area by CONDEPHAAT. Both studies show the predominance of exotic species in relation to the native species, with more than 70 percent of the total. The low biological diversity was also detected in both studies and practically half of all of the trees in the Park are represented by only five species, which are facts not desirable for keeping the ecological balance of the area. This extended diagnosis generates a historical description of the area, showing what it was in the past and what it is nowadays. It serves as basis to plan what it is desired the area should be in the future. The natural environment of an urban park when analyzed in relation with the way of human being uses the area, offers a view of the interactions between the natural processes and the human being purposes along the time. It helps the understanding of the current needs and it creates subsidies for the presentation of proposals of interventions that, in this case, will be done at the end of the work.

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