Análise dos danos decorrentes da implantação de um empreendimento eólico em uma comunidade de fundo de pasto em Canudos (BA)

Abstract

This study describes the situation experienced in Bom Jardim, a traditional fundo de pasto community located in the municipality of Canudos, BA, which has had its physical and social landscape altered by the dynamics of the implementation and expansion of a wind farm. The territories of fundo de pasto are disputed by the interests of economic enterprises and suffer the consequences of the exploitation of this model. To identify the main socio-environmental damage caused by the Canudos Wind Farm Complex, we conducted an empirical study with inductive principles. As a methodological approach, we conducted a case study. We found that the whole dynamic of Bom Jardim was drastically affected by the arrival of the project, culminating in damage to traditional ways of life; to fauna and flora, especially endangered species; restrictions on access to communal lands with the installation of roads and gates by the project; and increased real estate speculation in the region.