Propuesta de aprovechamiento sostenible de los recursos naturales renovables a través de la declaración de zonas homogéneas en la parroquia el Altar

Abstract

This thesis focuses on the development of a proposal for the sustainable use of renewable natural resources in the rural parish of El Altar, located in Penipe canton, Ecuador. To this end, homogeneous zones were defined based on a detailed territorial diagnosis that included the evaluation of biophysical, socioeconomic and cultural aspects of the parish. Remote sensing techniques were used to characterize land uses, identifying areas with different potential uses. Subsequently, homogeneous zones were delimited that served as a basis for the formulation of sustainable development proposals, aimed at the conservation of biodiversity and the improvement of the well-being of local communities. The results obtained are the product of a comprehensive analysis that combines geospatial information with local knowledge, thus promoting an inclusive and environmentally responsible development approach. With this, the proposals were developed which seek a greater development of the parish by not pigeonholing them only in agriculture and livestock, but also taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the location of the parish and all the natural resources that it has, having the areas with which it is sought to have greater priority to safeguard biodiversity and the recharge of aquifers, the agricultural areas however must be adjusted to increase productivity without putting long-term sustainability at risk.