Urban Expansion and the Provisioning of Ecosystem Services in Nova Serrana, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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https://doi.org/10.47456/geo.v4i38.40701

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environmental losses, landscape metrics, urbanization

Abstract

Fragments of native vegetation within the landscape play a crucial role in providing ecosystem services (ES). Ecosystem services have become increasingly important in recent years, particularly in response to recurrent land use changes. This article aims to identify and analyze the impacts of urban expansion in Nova Serrana, MG, Brazil, on the provision of local ecosystem services. Landscape metrics were used to quantify changes in spatial composition and to comprehend the outcomes of processes that occurred over 15 years. Our results indicate a loss of 781 hectares of natural vegetation patches (including forests and savannah), mainly attributed to the expansion of urban areas. Furthermore, field campaigns revealed additional environmental issues not apparent in satellite images, such as local flooding, loss of springs, and air pollution from shoe factories. These issues are all consequences of the degradation of ecosystem services.

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CHARLES FONSECA, Post-graduation in Environmental Systems Analysis and Modeling/Institute of Geosciences/UFMG

PhD student in the Graduate Program in Analysis and Modeling of Environmental Systems (IGC-UFMG) with entry in 2020/01 and estimated completion in 2024/01. Master's degree in geography from the Institute of Geosciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais (IGC-UFMG), with acquisition of the master's degree in 2014. Bachelor's degree in Tourism from the Institute of Geosciences at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (IGC-UFMG/2010). Has experience in planning and spatial analysis. Works in projects and research involving environmental exams, consulting and development of geotechnological products. She also works in tourism planning projects, with solutions for destination development. He has interest and familiarity with continental geomorphology, remote sensing, geoprocessing and environmental modeling.

SÓNIA CARVALHO-RIBEIRO, Post-graduation in Environmental Systems Analysis and Modeling/Institute of Geosciences/UFMG

Professor at the Department of Cartography of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Analysis and Modeling of Environmental Systems, Research Productivity Fellow level 1D. Participates in the Advisory on Sustainable Use of Wild Species (https://ipbes.net/users/soniacarvalhoribeiro) organized by the International Panel on Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services (IPBES). Associate Editor of the Land Use Policy Journal (https://www.journals.elsevier.com/land-use-policy/editorial-board). Member of IUFRO Landscape Ecology (https://iufrole-wp.weebly.com/). She was a Young Talent Fellow, level A, of the Science Without Borders Program (2015-2017) at the Remote Sensing Center, Geosciences Institute, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte. He holds a PhD degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of East Anglia (2009) in England. He holds a Master's degree in Management of Rural Development from Universidade de Trás-os Montes e Alto Douro -UTAD, Portugal and Universidad de Santiago Compostela -USC, Spain (2003). Bachelor in Forest Engineering from UTAD, Portugal (1998). Has 10 years of professional experience in Forest Engineering and community land planning and management - common land - in the north of Portugal (1994-2004). He has 15 years of research experience in landscape ecology, sustainable rural development, sustainable agricultural production and forest ecosystem services (2004-2019).

CARLOS LOBO, Post-graduation in Environmental Systems Analysis and Modeling/Institute of Geosciences/UFMG

PhD in Geography from the Federal University of Minas Gerais and Post-Doctorate in Demography from NEPO/UNICAMP. Director of the Institute of Geosciences, UFMG (Management 2022-2026) and Associate Professor of the Department of Geography, IGC/UFMG. Accredited in the Graduate Programs in Geography and Environmental Systems Analysis and Modeling, both at IGC/UFMG, besides the Graduate Program in Geography at UFSJ. He is the leader of the research group entitled Acessibility and Urban Mobility, recognized by UFMG and registered at CNPq. He was Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Geography of the Institute of Geosciences of UFMG (2019-2022) and Head of the Department of Geography of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (2015-2016), editor-in-chief of the Journal Geografias/UFMG and researcher FAPEMIG fellow. He works preferably in the subarea of Geography of Population and Geography of Transport, especially in the lines of research migration and spatial mobility of the population, including the use of quantitative methods applied to regional analysis.

RODRIGO LEITÃO, Post-graduation in Environmental Systems Analysis and Modeling/Institute of Geosciences/UFMG

Master's student in Environmental Systems Analysis and Modeling (IGC/UFMG. He is interested in studies of the physical environment, cartography, geoprocessing, remote sensing and environmental modeling. Main Areas of Expertise: Development of Environmental Programs/Projects/Studies; Management in the execution of Environmental Programs/Projects/Studies; Consultant in Environmental Analysis, Geoprocessing and Environmental Modeling; Consultant in Acquisition and Processing of Aerial and Orbital Images; Research and Development Analyst - R&D; RPAS Pilot. Professional Experience: Consulting in environmental analysis and geoprocessing, with experience in preparation and execution of environmental programs and projects, as well as in stages of environmental licensing; Coordination and execution of mapping projects, Preparation of cartographic products in general, creation and structuring of spatial databases, spatial analysis, remote sensing and environmental modeling; Consultancy in measurement and monitoring of erosive processes and estimation of sediment production and transport in watersheds; Consultancy and assistance in acquisition and processing of aerial and orbital images; Consultancy in data acquisition via Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS/drone), as well as processing of inputs in its production chain; R&D Project Analyst.

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FONSECA, CHARLES; CARVALHO-RIBEIRO, SÓNIA; LOBO, CARLOS; LEITÃO, RODRIGO. Urban Expansion and the Provisioning of Ecosystem Services in Nova Serrana, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Geografares, Vitória, Brasil, v. 4, n. 38, p. 269–299, 2024. DOI: 10.47456/geo.v4i38.40701. Disponível em: https://periodicos.ufes.br/geografares/article/view/40701. Acesso em: 12 apr. 2025.

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