LAND-USE DYNAMICS AND PRIORITY AREAS FOR THE REDESIGN OF LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TAILÂNDIA-PA (BRAZILIAN AMAZON)

Abstract

This study analyzed land use and land cover changes and identified priority areas for redesigning livestock systems in the municipality of Tailândia, Pará, Brazilian Amazon. A qualitative and quantitative approach was applied, based on data from the TerraClass/INPE project and the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) between 2004 and 2022. Results show that primary vegetation decreased from 60.6% to 45.9% of the territory, while pasture areas (woody and herbaceous) expanded from 24.2% to 30.9%, becoming the main driver of forest conversion. The expansion of livestock and agricultural activities, especially soy, corn, and oil palm, reinforces the capitalist frontier logic and increases pressure on environmentally sensitive areas. Spatial analysis also identified 67.9 km² of Permanent Preservation Areas (APPs) under agricultural use, highlighting the need for environmental compliance strategies. In this context, the transition to silvopastoral and agroforestry systems is proposed as an alternative for redesigning rural landscapes, combining conservation and productivity. These arrangements support the recovery of degraded pastures, enhance ecological resilience, and promote environmental regularization, strengthening a more sustainable model of rural development in the region.