Diego R. Macedo

Studies on the evolution of land use and land cover changes, conducted through a range of geospatial tools—such as satellite image classification, spatial analyses using geographic information systems (GIS), and spatially explicit models—enable the development of effective biodiversity conservation programs and the regulation of natural resource use.

 

Environmental changes driven by human occupation are highly dynamic and can be detected and measured over relatively short periods (e.g., 30–40 years) using historical remote sensing imagery. In this context, this line of research aims not only to analyze the current land use and cover configuration but also to investigate the dynamics of its evolution, elucidating the observed patterns and identifying optimal solutions for territorial management.