Etnopedology in the Amazon: Traditional Knowledge and Pedology

Introduction: Etonopedology is the field of science that seeks to understand local and traditional knowledge about soils, articulating indigenous, riverside, quilombola and family farming knowledge with classical pedological sciences. Objective: This study aims to analyze how the traditional people of the Brazilian Amazon perceive, conceptualize ethnopedology, traditional knowledge and pedology, how communities manage soil, considering their empirical criteria, local nomenclatures and sustainable use practices. Theoretical Framework: Ethnopedology is specifically focused on the relationship between local knowledge and the study of soils. In addition to traditional knowledge, soil management practices highlight the harmonious relationship between culture and nature. Among the practices, the following stand out: Controlled burning (coivara): Very present among traditional farmers, burning is used not only to clear the area, but as a fertilization technique. Research Implications: Highlights the epistemological richness of traditional knowledge, revealing classifications based on color, texture, perceived fertility and suitability for specific crops. Originality/Value: The appreciation of etonopedology contributes to participatory sustainable management strategies, adapted public policies and to the conservation of socio-environmental diversity in the Amazon.