Conhecendo a flora urbana: percepção da comunidade do IFPI e a criação de uma guia ilustrado das espécies arbóreas

Abstract

Urban afforestation involves the planning and planting of trees in urban areas. Its implementation is the responsibility of the municipality, which must ensure the allocation of adequate resources and the presence of qualified professionals to coordinate all stages of the planting process. The objective of this study was to evaluate the perception of the academic community of the Instituto Federal do Piauí (IFPI) – Uruçuí Campus in relation to the tree species present in the urbanized area of the campus. In addition, we sought to create an illustrated guide to help identify these species and understand their morphological and phenological characteristics. In addition, a face to-face questionnaire was applied to assess the perception of the IFPI school community in relation to the tree species present on the campus. In addition, an educational and interactive booklet was created, using the Canva digital platform, with the aim of informing about the tree species present at IFPI and their importance for afforestation. In general, it was found that the academic community has knowledge about the tree species present at the institution. Based on the research results, we conclude that urban afforestation is fundamental for the health of the population and, especially, for improving the environment, promoting a balance through the various benefits presented in this study