Aspectos relevantes para o plano municipal de arborização urbana da cidade de Serra Talhada-PE

Abstract

Urban trees provide numerous benefits to the population. However, the lack of planning for the implantation of tree plants results in recurrent problems in the urban environment. Thus, this work had as objective to elaborate the Municipal Plan of Urban Arborization in the Serra Talhada /PE city. For this, initially, a survey was made on the history of the urban arborization of the city so that, later, make a diagnosis of a neighborhood as a sample. The diagnosis of the trees was performed using a technical assessment sheet, with the following data: location, species identification, plant size, types and identification of the site, interferences, relationships and diagnosis, and diseases or pests. Still, the general assessment and actions with some immediate management when necessary. The development and behavior in the urban environment of three native species: pajeú (Triplaris garderiana Wedd.), tamboril (Enterolobium contortisiliquum (vell.) Morong) and amendoim bravo (Pterogyne nitens Tul) were also evaluated. According to information collected on the history of the urban arborization of Serra Talhada / PE, they were introduced to the city for aesthetic reasons. In the inventory of the Alto da Conceição neighborhood, there were 202 trees, among them, the most frequent species was Ficus beijamina L., an exotic tree plant, considered unsuitable for planting in urban areas. In addition, it was possible to identify conflicts with electric wiring, with 19.80% and damages of pavements, with 17.82% of the plants. The growth of pajeú, tamboriland amendoim bravo species was satisfactory and indicated for urban planting. In this way, this collected information will help in the elaboration of the Municipal Plan of Urban Arborization, to avoid future.