Illustration for environmental education of heritage sites in the EPA of Right Whale

Abstract

Currently, the Environmental Protection Area of Right Whale in southern Santa Catarina is widely recognized by the community, although this recognition is not sufficient to ensure its comprehensive conservation. In this context, it becomes imperative to raise awareness in the community for conservation through the implementation of tools aimed at addressing the appreciation of geodiversity and landscape. The purpose of this study is to develop technical and interpretative illustrations for Environmental Education of two Places of Heritage Interest, aiming to enhance their Environmental Management through educational practices. The production of illustrations was carried out digitally, seeking to establish a technique that can be reproduced by other professionals in environmental management. For this, a field survey was conducted using technologies such as smartphone photography and aerial photography by drone, in addition to drawings on a tablet, resulting in digital illustrations that were incorporated into interpretative material. It was observed that environmental managers can improve the production of illustrations by adopting high-precision instruments, such as tablets, as well as three-dimensional techniques. In summary, the study aims to encourage the continuous improvement of approaches used in the production of illustrations, fostering the creation of interpretative materials directed at professionals involved in Environmental Management.