Impacto visual causado por Hovenia dulcis na trilha UTFPR-DV e sua aplicação na educação ambiental

Abstract

The nature trails in protected areas usually have in their flora exotic species that by human or natural action, end up being dispersed on site. Some exotic species have invasive character and end up interfering negatively impact the ecosystem. This study promoted analysis about the visual impact on the Ecological Trail of the Federal Technological University of Paraná, Campus Two neighbors, which presents in his tree extract invasive Hovenia dulcis (blueberry Japan). Along the way the trail were observed the blueberry japan pieces, and the visual influence. For this, they were taken to the area, and these students were instructed about the flora. It was possible to verify the effectiveness from the visual observation, where students associated the use of trails as a methodological resource and application of floristic concepts. The proposal is innovative and helps in environmental education process.