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Expanding Sustainable Land Governance: A Geospatial Framework for Incorporating Natural Parks into Urban Cadastres—Lessons from Darke de Mattos Park, Rio de Janeiro

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  • Auzenan Pereira de Sá

    (Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Laboratory (Laboratório de Fotogrametria e Sensoriamento Remoto-LFSR), School of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rua São Francisco Xavier 524, PJLF sala 4044F-Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro 20550-013, RJ, Brazil
    Post-Graduate Program in Urban Engineering, Polytechnic School, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Av. Athos da Silveira Ramos, 149, CT-Bloco D, Sala D101, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-909, RJ, Brazil)

  • Andrew Santana da Silva

    (Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Laboratory (Laboratório de Fotogrametria e Sensoriamento Remoto-LFSR), School of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rua São Francisco Xavier 524, PJLF sala 4044F-Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro 20550-013, RJ, Brazil
    Post-Graduate Program in Urban Engineering, Polytechnic School, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Av. Athos da Silveira Ramos, 149, CT-Bloco D, Sala D101, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-909, RJ, Brazil)

  • Leonardo Vieira Barbalho

    (Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Laboratory (Laboratório de Fotogrametria e Sensoriamento Remoto-LFSR), School of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rua São Francisco Xavier 524, PJLF sala 4044F-Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro 20550-013, RJ, Brazil
    Department of Transportation Engineering (Departamento de Engenharia de Transportes), Polytechnic School, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Av. Athos da Silveira Ramos, 149, CT-Bloco D, Sala 209, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-909, RJ, Brazil)

  • Jorge Luís Nunes e Silva Brito

    (Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Laboratory (Laboratório de Fotogrametria e Sensoriamento Remoto-LFSR), School of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rua São Francisco Xavier 524, PJLF sala 4044F-Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro 20550-013, RJ, Brazil)

  • Andrea Galudht Santacruz Jaramillo

    (Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Laboratory (Laboratório de Fotogrametria e Sensoriamento Remoto-LFSR), School of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rua São Francisco Xavier 524, PJLF sala 4044F-Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro 20550-013, RJ, Brazil)

  • Sonia Maria Lima Silva

    (Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Laboratory (Laboratório de Fotogrametria e Sensoriamento Remoto-LFSR), School of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rua São Francisco Xavier 524, PJLF sala 4044F-Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro 20550-013, RJ, Brazil)

  • Luiz Carlos Teixeira Coelho

    (Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Laboratory (Laboratório de Fotogrametria e Sensoriamento Remoto-LFSR), School of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rua São Francisco Xavier 524, PJLF sala 4044F-Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro 20550-013, RJ, Brazil
    Post-Graduate Program in Urban Engineering, Polytechnic School, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Av. Athos da Silveira Ramos, 149, CT-Bloco D, Sala D101, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-909, RJ, Brazil
    City Information Coordination Office (Coordenadoria de Informações da Cidade), Pereira Passos Municipal Institute of Urban Planning, Rua Gago Coutinho, 52 - Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro 22221-070, RJ, Brazil)

Abstract

Contemporary metropolises, particularly those in the Global South, grapple with the complex challenge of balancing urban development with environmental conservation. In such contexts, forest remnants often face constant threats from illegal urban encroachment and insufficiently defined boundaries, which undermine conservation efforts and hinder effective legal enforcement. This study explores cost-efficient, geographic-information-technology-driven solutions to improve the management of conservation units and incorporate them into cities’ multipurpose land cadastres. By employing tools such as a remotely piloted aircraft, total stations, and GNSS receivers, this work highlights the pivotal role of geotechnologies in safeguarding the urban natural heritage. These technologies not only address the pressures of urban expansion but also enable continuous monitoring and impact assessment through geographical information systems (GISs). To illustrate these applications, this study examines a case study from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Darke de Mattos Municipal Park, to demonstrate how accurate geographic data can significantly enhance planning and management efforts while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

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  • Auzenan Pereira de Sá & Andrew Santana da Silva & Leonardo Vieira Barbalho & Jorge Luís Nunes e Silva Brito & Andrea Galudht Santacruz Jaramillo & Sonia Maria Lima Silva & Luiz Carlos Teixeira Coelho, 2025. "Expanding Sustainable Land Governance: A Geospatial Framework for Incorporating Natural Parks into Urban Cadastres—Lessons from Darke de Mattos Park, Rio de Janeiro," Land, MDPI, vol. 14(6), pages 1-39, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlands:v:14:y:2025:i:6:p:1220-:d:1672970
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