ANÁLISE DAS MUDANÇAS NO USO E OCUPAÇÃO DO SOLO NA REGIÃO DA ESTRADA PARQUE (MS-184), NO PANTANAL, ENTRE 1985 A 2024, UTILIZANDO SENSORIAMENTO REMOTO

Abstract

The Pantanal, recognized for its biodiversity and ecological importance, has undergone significant transformations in recent decades, especially along the Estrada-Parque (MS-184) in Mato Grosso do Sul. The study area focuses on the region influenced by the Estrada-Parque (MS-184) in the southern Pantanal of Mato Grosso do Sul, a transitional space under increasing anthropogenic pressure. The purpose of this study was to analyze land use and land cover changes in this area between 1985 and 2024 using Remote Sensing techniques. The analysis period was chosen to understand landscape changes before and after the elevation of the local road to the category of Estrada-Parque by decree in 7.122/93. The methodology involved analyzing Landsat and CBERS satellite images during the dry season, applying supervised and unsupervised classifications, supported by QGIS and TerraView software. The results indicated significant fluctuations in Exposed Soil and Grass Vegetation. There was an increase in Shrub Vegetation but a sharp loss in Tree Vegetation in the last period (2013–2024), possibly linked to the marked increase in Burn Scars observed in the same decade. Water bodies, on the other hand, showed signs of recovery. In conclusion, the analyses revealed that despite the recognition of Estrada-Parque as an area of special tourist interest, the intensification of human activities continues to pressure the environment. Remote sensing has proven to be an effective tool for continuous monitoring.