This study presents a methodology for survey and analysis of the forestal resources of natural and implanted populating located in the topographic leaf SH.22Y-A, Cachoeira do Sul, RS, (Brazil) by using geoprocessing and remote sensing technics. For this purpose, the Geographic Information Systems, associated to satellite images, processed by digital classification and mathematics’ functions were used. In so doing data gathering and quantification of different thematic bases of the studied area. Variables and thematic bases eere accomplished the satellite images, assessed in the field and topographic maps and the geospacials crossings obtaining the land use, implanted species, taken area, besides the localization of the forest concerning slope, edaphic, hydrographic and road availability. Thus, these information obtained by comparing these variables, made it possible to analyze the forestal cover of the study area, supplying subsidy to the forestal resources management and the environmental preservation.
satellite images; digital classification; forest resources
