The present research was carried out in the Environmental Protection Area (APA) of Guaratuba, State of Paraná, to analyze the environmental impacts of the APA as assessed by the local traditional communities. Two instruments were used: Geographical Information System (GIS) and Discourse of the Collective Subject (DSC). Although the GIS covers more situations that the DSC, results were similar. The pressures are complex and the analysis must involve the natural and traditional communities.
Environmental Protection Area of Guaratuba; Geographical Information System; Environmental impacts; Traditional communities
