Analysis of Land Use and Cover over 20 years in QGIS software. The study area comprises the eastern region of (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), including the municipalities of Rio Bonito, Cachoeira de Macacu, Silva Jardim, Tanguá, Itaboraí, Araruama, and Saquarema.

Data source: IBGE's cartographic base of the study and Land use and land cover data adapted from MapBiomas