Análise temporal do uso e ocupação da terra da microbacia do Córrego Água Boa com dados do MapBiomas, Dourados MS

Abstract

This article investigates land use in the watershed of the Água Boa stream, located in Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul. The region faces significant challenges due to the intense agricultural activity and its impact on the local environment. Using geospatial data and statistical analyses, the study examines current land use patterns, identifies changes over time, and discusses the environmental consequences of these practices. Geoprocessing and remote sensing are two fundamental areas of geospatial science that complement each other and are widely used for natural resource analysis and management, urban planning, and environmental monitoring. QGIS is an open-source Geographic Information System (GIS) widely used for viewing, editing, and analyzing spatial data. With this tool it was possible to prepare maps and analyze statistical data using the Biomes Map, enabling the diagnosis of land use and land cover in the study area to be carried out through a temporal analysis over the years in the watershed of the Água Boa stream, located in the municipality of Dourados. There has been a clear evolution in land cover, reflecting the influence of human activities such as agriculture, industries, urbanization, and changes in natural vegetation due to these advances. There was a significant reduction in pasture areas and a significant growth in areas for agriculture, especially for the cultivation of soybeans and sugarcane, corroborating the regional trend of agricultural intensification.Urbanization, especially in the vicinity of Dourados, has also contributed to significant changes in land use, resulting in greater fragmentation of areas and modifications in the environmental balance of the watershed.