Municipal master plan for urban afforestation in a small town in Zona da Mata Mineira

Abstract

OThe present work aimed to evaluate the existing afforestation in the central squares and public roads of the city of Guarará, MG. In the survey, 32 trees and 2 palm trees were identified, totaling 34 individuals, in 6 botanical families and 6 species, including unidentified ones. Individuals were evaluated: Identification of the origin of the planted species, Size, Root system about damage to sidewalks, Conflicts with pedestrians, For the species that were evaluated, the lack of planning of afforestation was analyzed, which presented trees in a bad situation with some evaluated characteristics identified. It is concluded Of the trees evaluated, 28% did not demonstrate the need for management, 9% presented the need for adequate management and have a conflict with the urban space such as the raising of the sidewalk, conflict with the passage of pedestrians. 15% are large, 7% medium, and 11% are small trees. The origin of the planted species, 1% are exotic and 99% are native species. It is suggested to the public management of the city of Guarará, that together with the professionals trained for such work, prepare an urban afforestation plan for the municipality.