Land use and land cover in Sarandi, Paraná, in the early 21st century (2001-2024)

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.8208112615018

• Palavras-chave: Soybean expansion; urban expansion; territorial dynamics; land use and land cover; multitemporal analysis.

• Keywords: Soybean expansion; urban expansion; territorial dynamics; land use and land cover; multitemporal analysis.

• Abstract:

  This study analyzes the dynamics of land use and coverage in the municipality of Sarandi (PR), from 2001 to 2024, with an emphasis on urban expansion and changes in the agricultural production structure. Based on a multitemporal analysis of spatial data (MAPBIOMAS), significant changes were identified in both urban and rural areas. The results show that the urban area has practically doubled in just over two decades, consolidating the process of conurbation with the municipality of Maringá. In rural areas, there was a significant reduction in pasture areas and sugarcane cultivation, parallel to the expansion of soybeans, which consolidated its position as the main local agricultural crop. This dynamic reflects the trend toward productive specialization observed in northern Paraná, associated with favorable soil conditions and the economic relevance of the crop. An increase in the class of forest formations was also identified, possibly related to the strengthening of environmental legislation. Thus, Sarandi is undergoing a process of territorial transition, requiring land use policies that reconcile urban growth, agricultural productivity, and environmental conservation.