Evaluación del índice de vulnerabilidad con enfoque sostenible de los ecosistemas frágiles de la parroquia san luis

Abstract

This research aimed to define the vulnerability index of the different ecosystems in the San Luis parish of the Riobamba canton in the province of Chimborazo, working with aspects such as ecosystem services, fragile ecosystems, territorial planning, community organizations and environmental sustainability. It has used the Likert scale. The methodology applied in this investigation is non-experimental since the variables are not controlled. It will be aimed at determining the vulnerability index that the parish presents with the population's participation. A descriptive statistical analysis was applied since it is necessary to interpret the factors that influence the relationship of the parish and correctly provide an estimate, a valuation of the resources found within the parish and how it influences an ecosystem, and in the same way, the ecosystem as it can influence within the study area. It was determined that the activities that most represent a threat to the ecosystems of the parish are the presence of plastics without final disposal in greenhouses, the contamination of water for irrigation, and the use of agrochemicals are activities that are manifested in a current way, habitual and in increase they carry damage to the present ecosystems of the parish. It was concluded that the parish of San Luis has a high vulnerability index, so its assimilation capacity is low; in this context, the different alterations that the ecosystems receive cannot be assimilated or diminished naturally, requiring the intervention of the population to encourage environmental care and preservation. Training should be implemented by the Parish GAD with the collaboration of people related to the issue of environmental conservation, integrating the entire population.