Geodiversidade e Patrimônio Geomorfológico do Plúton Bravo no semiárido paraibano

Abstract

The Cariri of Paraíba presents significant geodiversity, being recognized by the Geological Survey of Brazil (CPRM) by including the area in the list of territories able to integrate the list of Geoparks in Brazil. The Plúton Bravo, a plutonic rocky body, is the core area of Cariri in Paraíba, presenting many macro and micro-forms of granite reliefs, some of which are of international prominence, such as Lajedo de Pai Mateus. However, the area still lacks more vertical studies about inventorying and valuing its geomorphological heritage. In this sense, the main objective of this study was to analyze the geomorphological heritage and geodiversity of the Pluton Bravo area. Six locations considered geomorphosites were inventoried, characterized and valued, using, for this purpose, two different methodologies, which evaluate the aesthetic, intrinsic, additional and use and management values, and subsequently compared to each other. The results obtained confirm that the heritage value of the geomorphology of Pluton Bravo has a medium to high degree of relevance, and the less valued aspects exactly coincide with the conditions of use, management and conservation, justifying the need to improve active geoconservation strategies.