Plant species for handicrafts: a study for the preservation of the Atlantic Forest and the Cerrado in Minas Gerais

Abstract

This paper presents a brief survey of plant species from the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado Mineiro, in the Belo Horizonte Metropolitan Region. The aim is to analyze the viability of these native species as raw materials for handicrafts, while respecting the local biomes. This is a qualitative study, based on a literature review. Individual studies and reports were carried out on the 46 species collected, using bibliographies that address the geographical, morphological and usual aspects of these species. Some species are presented, which will make up a catalog, containing the popular names, scientific names, characteristics and possible applications of the species for handicrafts. It is believed that this work, based on design, can contribute to the preservation of nature and local culture, encouraging the development of sustainable products