Diseño de un plan de administración ambiental para la Hacienda Ganadera San Gerardo

Abstract

At "San Gerardo" Cattle Ranch located in Chambo canton, a "Design of an environmental administration plan" was designed. Considering it is a study of environmental impact, the soil and water samples were considered as experimental units by applying descriptive statistics which include measures of central tendency. When performing the Initial Environmental Review (IER), it was noticed that there are areas which do not fulfill the adequate conditions ruled by the environmental authority, especially at warehouse spaces where raw materials and veterinary supplies are stored, generating this way negative environmental effects. The checklist of everyday processes determined a higher percentage of actions that accomplish the environmental principles. The water analysis showed a quality change especially in BODs since from 61,25 mg/l at the entrance raised to 429,43 mg/l at the exit, as well as the COD that raised from 154,00 mg/l to 1030,25 mg/l. The environmental qualification to "San Gerardo" cattle ranch according to Leopold matrix registered a +3 ponderation, which, in environmental legislation terms, represents a debugging impact in the short term. By developing this study, the cost for rising terms of reference will be reduced, which an approximate had cost of 2200 USD, since the consultants earn around 6000 USD. Then, it is recommended to develop mitigation policies described in the environmental administration plan: above all, in the aspect regarding to sewage water and soil.