IMPACT OF LAND USE MANAGEMENT ON SOIL CO₂ EMISSIONS IN MATO GROSSO DO SUL, BRAZIL

The study investigates soil CO₂ emissions (FCO₂) across various land-use and land-cover types within three biomes of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil: Cerrado, Pantanal, and Atlantic Forest. It analyzes agricultural areas, eucalyptus plantations, pastures, and native vegetation using remote sensing models to assess variability in soil temperature, moisture, and CO₂ flux. Results show that eucalyptus and soybean areas in the Cerrado have the lowest FCO₂ emissions, while the Pantanal and Atlantic Forest, especially pastures, exhibit the highest. Eucalyptus plantations and native forests act as carbon sinks, highlighting the need to conserve native vegetation and promote sustainable agriculture for carbon neutrality. The study suggests expanding the scope to other regions and improving remote sensing models.