The sustainability of indigenous lands in Amapá state

We herein assess population growth in indigenous lands (ILs) Wajãpi, Uaçá, Galibi and Juminã in Amapá State-Brazil, which has influenced deforestation increase. We assumed the hypothesis of no association between demographic density and deforestation because population density in these areas is low....

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Published in:	Sustentabilidade em Debate Vol. 12; no. 3; pp. 324 - 359
Main Authors:	Campos, Alcinéia Miranda, Nascimento, Francisco Gean Freitas do, Cunha, Helenilza Ferreira Albuquerque
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universidade de Brasília 11-01-2022
Subjects:	Indigenous populations. Population growth. Population density
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Summary:	We herein assess population growth in indigenous lands (ILs) Wajãpi, Uaçá, Galibi and Juminã in Amapá State-Brazil, which has influenced deforestation increase. We assumed the hypothesis of no association between demographic density and deforestation because population density in these areas is low. We used population growth, deaths, and deforestation data by considering a historical series (2002-2018). Demographic data have shown that Uaçá and Wajãpi ILs recorded the highest population growth. The highest demographic density was observed for Galibi ILs and the lowest one for Wajãpi ILs. The highest deforestation was observed for Uaçá ILs and the lowest one for Juminã ILs. Therefore, indigenous lands in Amapá State have an essential role in forest conservation.
ISSN:	2177-7675 2179-9067
DOI:	10.18472/SustDeb.v12n1.2021.40322