AULA DE CAMPO

um olhar sob as fitofisionomias do Cerrado na Área de Relevante Interesse Ecológico da Granja do Ipê, Distrito Federal, Brasil.

Abstract

This article reports the experience of a Geoecological Walk carried out with students in the third semester of the Degree in Geography at the Federal Institute of Brasília. It took place in the Area of Relevant Ecological Interest of Granja do Ipê (DF) and sought to design the practical bases for the geographical reading of the Cerrado's phytophysiognomies and the limits of local landscape units. The aim was to promote the recognition of the biome's vegetation and also to awaken students' critical attention to the local landscape, natural and/or built, its uses, conflicts, disputes, and associated socio-environmental problems. These aspects were discussed, on the pre-established route, during the 7,589km route of the Walk. In methodological terms, a literature review was carried out regarding the concepts: field activity, geoecological walk and use of integrated landscape reading; phytophysiognomy characterization of the Cerrado Biome; and categories of Conservation Units. The activity was confirmed as an important tool for integrated reading of the landscape; allowed critical discussion about conflicts resulting from access and use of its constituent elements; and finally, he pointed to the need to use the region's natural resources responsibly.