Análise da perda de Serviços Ecossistêmicos no Estado do Acre de 1985 a 2023

Abstract

This study characterizes the loss of Ecosystem Services (ES) in the State of Acre between 1985 and 2023. The study area is located in the Northern Region of Brazil and borders Peru and Bolivia. To achieve the proposed objective, the Mapping, Analysis and Valuation of Ecosystem Services (MAVSE) methodology was applied. The data were obtained from the MapBiomas Platform, processed in the QGis software and validated by a panel of experts. Then, ES loss scores were defined for the State of Acre and its 22 municipalities, with a ranking of those that lost the most. The ES categories considered in this study were Provision, Regulation and Cultural. The results reveal a significant loss of forest cover over the period evaluated, with a cumulative total of 2 million hectares of ES losses for the entire State of Acre between 1985 and 2023. The loss of ES impacts the socioeconomic and environmental dynamics of the region and increases forest fragmentation, representing a serious threat to the rich biodiversity, the well-being of traditional populations and cities (forest peoples), and local culture and spirituality. Finally, the research contributes with recommendations for the use of more effective public policies and conservation actions, which include strengthening environmental governance, encouraging bioeconomy, valuing the standing forest, protecting biodiversity, promoting environmental education, and involving forest peoples in this process. A comprehensive understanding of the loss of ecosystem services in Acre is crucial for building a more resilient and sustainable future for the Amazon region.