Índices de área verde e cobertura vegetal das praças públicas da cidade de Gurupi, TO

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the public squares of Gurupi through index calculations of green areas and vegetation index. Using tape measure were obtained the measures of the squares and the projection of the treetops. Through the Google Earth program were determined the Neighborhood areas and urban perimeter. By the measures, it was made the classification of squares as Vicinity Park and Neighborhood Park. Subsequently were carried out the calculations of the indexes: total green area (IAVT), green area for vicinity parks (IAVPV), green area for neighborhood parks (IAVPB), green area per sector (IAVS), vegetation cover (ICV) and percentage of vegetation cover (PCV). The following results were obtained: 11 vicinity parks and 5 neighborhood parks, the Waldir Lins square presented the largest area and Central sector presented the largest green area. The calculated IAVT was 1.46, the IAVPV was 0.58, the IAVPB was 0.88. Was observed the highest IAVS in Jardim São Lucas sector and the lowest in the Central sector. ICV was 0.48 and PCV 0.13.