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The aim is to explore landscape changes and ecosystem services resulting from the Piraquara Environmental Protection Areas.

March 6, 2026Urban TransformationsOpen Access

Morphofunctional dynamics of the landscape in environmental preservation area: landscape transformations, ecosystem services and contributions to the conservation of water resources

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Examines landscape transformations and ecosystem services in a conservation unit, highlighting impacts on water resources.

The aim is to explore landscape changes and ecosystem services resulting from the Piraquara Environmental Protection Areas.
Analyzed land use and land cover changes from 1991 to 2021.
Utilized MapBiomas and MOLUSCE programs for data projection.
Applied the benefit transfer method to estimate ecosystem services.
Observed anthropization and a decrease in water bodies from 2011 to 2021.
Projected reductions in forest and agricultural areas by 2031-2051.
Noted an increase in urban fragmentation and a decline in support and regulation services.

Lima et al. (2026) studied this question.

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