Geoprocessamento como ferramenta de identificação dos desafios ambientais para a translocação de Tamanduás-Bandeira (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) no entorno da rppn Jacob

Abstract

The main environmental challenges faced in the translocation of giant anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) consist of habitat loss and fragmentation, wildfires, roadkill, and agricultural expansion. In view of this, the TamanduASAS Project aims to rehabilitate and release orphaned giant anteaters that were still cubs in areas such as the Jacob Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN), which according to assessments, can provide a suitable environment for the species. The hypothesis of this study is that geoprocessing, through the use of tools such as Google Earth Engine and data from MapBiomas, can help identify areas of risk and areas with favorable conditions for rehabilitated giant anteaters after release. As a result, it was identified that the area surrounding the RPPN is predominantly composed of agriculture. Vegetation cover transitions to agriculture confirmed that the surrounding area is undergoing agricultural expansion. There has been a reduction in fire scars over the years, but monitoring is still essential to prevent the burning of new areas. On the other hand, the RPPN area is predominantly composed of forest cover, highlighting the importance of establishing Conservation Units. Through geoprocessing, it was possible to map areas at risk and areas with favorable conditions for giant anteaters, providing important information for species conservation.