Tijuca Massif, Its Forests, and the Social Metabolism of the City of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from the Nineteenth to the Early Twentieth Century

Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca Massif and its forests, including the largest planted urban forest in Brazil, played a pivotal role in the city's expansion and cultural identity from the 19th to early 20th century. This study reveals that the massif and Tijuca Forest were not merely natural landmarks but structuring vectors influencing territorial growth, social practices, and Carioca identity. The research identifies key factors guiding land use and transformation, demonstrating how urban development reflects a complex interplay of social, ecological, and political interactions. By analyzing historical processes, the study reframes the significance of green spaces in Rio de Janeiro as both biological and cultural heritage, illustrating their central role in the city's socio-environmental metabolism.

Sales, G. P. d. S., & Guedes-Bruni, R. R. (2026). MACIZO DE LA TIJUCA, SUS BOSQUES Y EL METABOLISMO SOCIAL DE LA CIUDAD DE RÍO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL, DEL SIGLO XIX A COMIENZOS DEL XX. Mercator, 25. https://doi.org/10.4215/rm2026.e25001