Levantamento das espécies arbóreas das praças de Rio Largo, AL

Abstract

The quality of urban squares in Brazilian cities, especially in the northeast region, can cause several disorders in the quality of life of the population, such as increased temperature, air pollution, increased wind speed and noise, increased violence, among others. Knowing the areas destined for urban afforestation and the species that are part of their composition is the duty of the municipality manager and responsible for improving the quality of life of the population. This work aimed to survey the tree species and palm trees planted in squares in the city of Rio Largo, AL and the main existing conflicts in relation to urban equipment and urban mobility. For this, four neighborhoods and 14 squares were sampled. In the squares, the number of tree individuals present, of families and species, were quantified, and age (seedling, growing, adult), diameter at breast height DBH, and in Arecaceae cases, strain height were evaluated. The results of this study showed the need to adopt action strategies for: planning and implementing more green areas in the Prefeito Antônio Lins de Souza neighborhood; improvement of squares in the Gustavo Paiva and Mata do Rolo districts, and Praça do Limão, in the Center district. The squares in the Center neighborhood are the most wooded and structured. The main problems with damage and pests are poorly executed pruning and the presence of ants and termites. There is also a need for specific adjustments in squares where trees are damaging the sidewalk and in contact with electrical wiring.

Keywords: Floristic composition, urban afforestation, municipal square