Implantation of agroforestry in fire-free fallow, through the collective work in ajuri regimen, Manaus-AM

Abstract

Alternatives to slash-and-burn for shifting cultivation in the Amazon rainforest have been developed,
generating important results in the socio-environmental context, among these technologies,
no-tillage in fallows in its various dimensions. The present work aimed to address the
aspects of implementation of AFS, with direct tillage in fire-free fallow and through collective
work in Ajuri. The experience was developed in the community of the White Water Settlement
Project (02°56’37.4 S / 59°51’52.98” W), Manaus-AM. The methodology used was qualitative
research, in the research-action method, with field data collection and bibliographic support.
The results indicate that it is possible to implement the AFS in fire-free follows successfully,
with the participation of the community and in the process of collective work in Ajuri. However,
this practice should be adjusted and adapted to each social and environmental situation of
the Amazonian communities, observing the place reality. It is concluded that direct tillage in
fire-free fallow is a practice that can be considered, a social technology, generating low socio-
-environmental negative impacts. Fire-free fallow is a viable alternative to slash-and-burn for
shifting cultivation in the Amazon region.