INTEGRATED LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS: OVERVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL FRAGILITY AND ANTHROPIC INTENSITY IN THE PEDREIRA RIVER BASIN
Geosystem, integrated methodology, landscape dynamics, environmental modifications
Physical Geography has shown a growing trend towards environmental analysis, focusing on the dynamic interconnection between natural elements and the landscape as an integrated concept. The landscape is a fundamental category, resulting from the interaction between natural and anthropogenic factors, whose understanding involves spatial and temporal variables. General Systems Theory and geosystem theory offer integrated approaches to analyzing both natural processes and human influences, considering economic and social aspects. This study investigates the Pedreira River Basin (BHRP), where intensive land use has led to significant socio-environmental transformations. The research employs the landscape category and is based on two main axes: degrees of fragility and intensity of anthropogenic action. The integration of these methods and data aims to provide a solid foundation for the formulation of effective and sustainable environmental policies.