Anthropic expansion of Paraty in Serra da Bocaina National Park, Mata Atlântica Biome

The study reveals that Paraty's urban expansion within the Serra da Bocaina National Park has led to a significant decrease in native vegetation cover, with growth occurring diffusely and without adherence to municipal or park planning. This finding underscores the ineffectiveness of current Master and Management Plans in mitigating anthropic pressure on the Mata Atlântica Biome. Researchers employed geoprocessing tools to analyze land use changes over three time points (2001, 2006, and 2018) using Landsat satellite imagery, alongside a review of planning documents. The results highlight the urgent need for improved management strategies to protect this UNESCO World Heritage Site's biodiversity.

Welerson, C. C., Barão, W. N., Quireli, B. A., Faria, V. L. d., Pons, N. A. D., Riondet-Costa, D. R. T., & Marcondes, A. L. d. S. (2021). Anthropic expansion of Paraty in Serra da Bocaina National Park, Mata Atlântica Biome. Ambiente & Sociedade, 24. https://doi.org/10.1590/1809-4422asoc20200023r1vu2021l2ao