Turismo em unidades de conservação : capacidade de carga turística, valoração e serviços ambientais culturais

Abstract

Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES) have been consolidating as a growing field of research, with different approaches to their valuation. In the first chapter, we conducted a systematic literature review to identify trends and methods used in the valuation of CES. The results showed an increase in publications on the topic, with an emphasis on terrestrial environments and recreational value, as well as the predominance of non-monetary methods. In the second chapter, we analyzed the relationship between biodiversity and tourism in Federal Conservation Units in Brazil. The findings indicated that species richness recorded by citizen scientists and the population density of nearby cities significantly influence the number of visitors. In the third chapter, we assessed the tourism carrying capacity of the Silvânia National Forest using the Cifuentes method. The results suggest that the area can accommodate a greater number of visitors, provided that continuous biodiversity monitoring is conducted to mitigate negative impacts. Finally, in the fourth chapter, we investigated visitors' perceptions of CES in the Silvânia National Forest, considering socioeconomic factors. The most relevant variable for the perception of CES was education, highlighting the area's potential as a cultural, recreational, and ecological resource.