Análise de uso e ocupação do solo no município de Itapetininga-SP a partir do Programa Bioma Stats

Abstract

The landscape is the result of the interaction between biological, physical, and human factors, with soil as one of its central elements. Over time, different forms of land use and occupation have shaped and transformed the Brazilian agricultural landscape. In this context, understanding the evolution of the landscape, land use, and occupation is essential for interpreting environmental and agricultural dynamics. The objective of this study was to

quantitatively analyze the land use and occupation profile in the municipality of Itapetininga- SP, from 1985 to 2020, through the analysis of images from the MapBiomas database, using the Bioma Stats tool, based on the R programming language. The results indicated relevant changes in land use in the municipality, notably an increase in areas used for soybean production from 671.9 ha in 1985 to 28,890.7 ha in 2020 and a reduction in pasture areas from 82,366.40 ha in 1985 to 36,112.90 ha in 2020. It was found that most of the changes occurred due to changes in land use and occupation patterns, and not necessarily due to the opening of new areas or the deforestation of native areas to meet the new agricultural model. There was also a significant increase in areas devoted to planted forests, from 7,397.62 ha in 1985 to 24,262.05 ha in 2020, evidencing a reconfiguration in the agricultural and environmental use of the territory.