Geological-environmental characterization of the Santa Bárbara agricultural experimental unit, Cañada de Urdaneta municipality, Zulia State

The purpose of this work was to establish a baseline (referential) in the Santa Bárbara Experimental Unit from a geological and environmental point of view. The research was descriptive, not experimental, with a field phase. The methodology used consisted of bibliographic and cartographic review, in...

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Published in:Minería y Geología
Main Authors: Liseth Pérez-Albornoz, Moraima Fernández-Rodríguez, Betzabeth Gi- Socorro
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de Moa "Dr. Antonio Núñez Jiménez" 2018-01-01
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Online Access:http://revista.ismm.edu.cu/index.php/revistamg/article/view/1406
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Summary:The purpose of this work was to establish a baseline (referential) in the Santa Bárbara Experimental Unit from a geological and environmental point of view. The research was descriptive, not experimental, with a field phase. The methodology used consisted of bibliographic and cartographic review, interviews, direct observation in the field, collection and analysis of samples, consultation with specialists, design and updating of plans; and, information processing. As a result, the physical and biotic characterization of the area was obtained. It is concluded that the area has been intervened without taking into account its environmental or geological characteristics, which exerts a critical environmental impact on biodiversity and the natural resources of the area. Three strategies and nine concrete actions are proposed to improve the situation of the study area.
ISSN:1993-8012