Arborização urbana: gestão pública em Teresina- PI

Abstract

Urban forestry plays a crucial role in improving environmental quality and the quality of life in urban centers, especially in hot-climate cities such as Teresina, where the presence of trees contributes to the reduction of urban heat islands, improved air humidity, and thermal comfort for the population. This study aimed to analyze the public management of urban forestry in the capital of Piauí, identifying legal instruments, programs, and challenges related to its implementation. The research was conducted through a bibliographic survey and semi-structured interviews with managers and technicians responsible for urban vegetation management, allowing an understanding of both the normative framework and the institutional practices adopted. The results indicate that Teresina has relevant legislation, including Laws No. 2,475/1996, No. 2,798/1999, No. 7,753/2022, and No. 6,039/2023, as well as normative instructions regulating the planting, management, and preservation of urban trees. However, the application of these regulations faces limitations such as a lack of human resources, insufficient technical equipment, limited monitoring, and poor integration among municipal agencies. Existing programs are sporadic, with isolated seedling distribution and educational actions, and public participation remains limited. It is concluded that, despite the legal framework, it is necessary to implement structured public policies with continuous monitoring, capacity building for technical teams, and encouragement of community participation, integrating urban forestry programs into urban planning and environmental sustainability. Strengthening the management of urban forestry could reduce the impacts of climate change, mitigate heat islands, and promote better environmental conditions for the population of Teresina.