Divulgação científica da floresta ombrófila mista a partir da consolidação de informações em uma plataforma virtual

Abstract

This study explores the potential of developing a digital resource containing information on species from the Mixed Ombrophilous Forest (FOM) as an educational tool in the field of Botany. The aim is to orient environmental education towards valuing Brazilian flora, particularly amidst the climate emergency where discussions on vegetation conservation are crucial. The methodology employed was qualitative, exploratory, and bibliographical. This involved developing a website on the Canva platform and proposing an educational approach based on the scientific dissemination of the "Virtual Herbarium: FOM". This initiative sought to broaden public understanding of the plant species comprising this ecosystem, compiling information on 100 different species from 44 families. The digital resource was disseminated through social media and distributed to professionals engaged in teaching and environmental awareness, as well as to students from other fields and the general community. This material serves as a continuing education tool in Botany, a field that often lacks recognition and is sometimes perceived as insignificant or its study unnecessary, leading to ideas detrimental to environmental preservation.