HIGH-ACCURACY SVM CLASSIFICATION OF CERRADO VEGETATION USING PLANETSCOPE IMAGERY

The Cerrado biome is one of the most biodiverse yet threatened in South America due to human activities, leading to biodiversity loss and environmental impacts. This study applied Support Vector Machine to classify the main Cerrado vegetation formations within a protected area, aiding monitoring efforts. The model achieved high accuracy (97.51%). Over the four years (2020-2024), class distribution remained stable, except during extreme events like the 2022 frost. The study also mapped areas dominated by Pteridium esculentum, concentrated near gallery forests. These maps provide valuable insights into vegetation dynamics, supporting conservation efforts against increasing anthropogenic threats.