Inventory of the tree planting in salto de Pirapora-SP

Abstract

The objective of this study was to conduct an urban tree inventory in 24 neighborhoods of Salto de Pirapora-SP by using a qualitative and quantitative evaluation. Therefore, it was obtained information related to: tree species, location of the crown and trunk, the trunk orientation, plant, root interception of the ride, silvicultural treatments, total height and the first bifurcation, as well as characteristics of road space. Eight hundred and sixty-eight individuals were recorded, of which 679 were cataloged in 71 tree species. The most frequent species was Caesalpinia pluviosa, (13.6% of the total), followed by Ficus benjamina (10.4%), Lagerstroemia indica (5.0%) and Terminalia catappa (4.8%). The condition of the trunk, 68.8% of the individual trees showed no problems, 85.7% of the observed trees have adequate sympodial guidance; few trees had damages related to plant health that may interfere with their integrity and, or, longevity, 69.6% did not interfere directly on the sidewalk; 32.8% of the trees needed pruning for being above the electrical wiring; 0.5% needed replacing and 5.7% required removal. With respect to the total height of the trees, 63.0% grew less than 5 m, and 65.3% present height of the first trunk bifurcation lower than 1.80 m. Bairro Primavera was highlighted by the largest number of trees in its urbanization. In contrast, Jardim Amelia had only one individual. Thus, it is observed that each neighborhood has its particularity and maintenance actions and enrichment related to both number of species and number of individuals should be considered in urban planning-tree in the city.