Analysis of dendroflora of urbanized territories using the city of Vladikavkaz as an example

Abstract

Urbanization is the main form of human adaptation to the environment. The increase in the area of urban areas and the level of development of urban areas is an objective reality at the present stage. Vladikavkaz in this regard is no exception. The purpose of the study is to analyse the dendroflora of urbanized areas using the city of Vladikavkaz as an example. The studywas conducted in 2012-2018 in the city of Vladikavkaz. The study recorded about 60,000 trees belonging to 50 species. The studied trees were part of common and restricted use green areas: green ribbons along central streets including plots attached to shopping and administrative centres, as well as the largest parks, boulevards, and public gardens of the city of Vladikavkaz. We established that the species composition on the territory of Vladikavkaz is quite diverse; however, prerequisites exist for its expansion, which would improve the ecological situation in the city.