EcoSiPaS aims to identify areas with higher concentrations of silvopastoral systems and understand land use change dynamics by mapping the spatiotemporal dynamics of these systems in the Cerrado and understanding relevant factors involved. For example, the association with factors such as soil, topography, climate, vegetation, infrastructure, meat and milk processing plants, and proximity to major urban centres will be explored.
To achieve this, we will use remotely sensed imagery and land use/land cover datasets. Mapping accuracy will then be evaluated through field verification. For detailed mapping of the silvopastoral system vegetation structure, we aim to use an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with a multispectral camera to enhance the accuracy and precision of the results.
Furthermore, using spatially explicit modelling, remote sensing, and geoprocessing techniques, we will model spatiotemporal dynamics in land use, landscape fragmentation, species distribution area, ecosystem services, biodiversity, water resources, and carbon stocks in response to land use change and established climate change scenarios. We will also evaluate the impact of infrastructure and management changes on silvopastoral system distribution in Cerrado.
