30 anos de dinâmica espaço-temporal (1984-2015) da região de influência do Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros – Goiás

Over the past three decades, the Cerrado region, a global biodiversity hotspot, has undergone significant anthropogenic transformations. A study analyzing the spatio-temporal dynamics of the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park's influence area in central Brazil (1984-2015) reveals that agricultural expansion, particularly in the southern portion of the region, has severely impacted natural landscapes, soil and water quality, and local biodiversity. The research integrates land-use data, socioeconomic indicators, physical characterization, and road network analysis using geotechnologies, demonstrating a strong correlation between accessibility improvements and environmental degradation. Three distinct sub-regions emerged: a stigmatized north (Cavalcante and Teresina de Goiás), a diversified center (Alto Paraíso de Goiás and Colinas do Sul), and an exploited south (São João d'Aliança). The findings underscore the urgent need for sustainable land-use practices to balance agricultural development with conservation efforts, particularly in areas critical for tourism and ecological preservation.

Silva, M. S. d., Gurgel, H., Laques, A.-E., Silveira, B. D., & Siqueira, R. V. d. (2018). 30 anos de dinâmica espaço-temporal (1984-2015) da região de influência do Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros – Goiás. Confins, 35. https://doi.org/10.4000/confins.14851