Estrutura populacional de tatapiririca (Tapirira guianensis Aubl.) no Horto Agroflorestal da Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, Belém, Pará.

Abstract

Tapirira guianensis Aubl. is a forest species native to Brazil and is present in various environments, such as riparian forests, upland forests, and anthropogenic areas, standing out for its ecological importance and potential for the recovery of degraded areas. This study aimed to analyze the population structure and spatial distribution of a Tatapiririca population, as well as to evaluate the distribution of diameter and height classes of the species in an area of secondary vegetation. The study was conducted at the Horto-Agroflorestal of the Institute of Agricultural Sciences of the Federal Rural University of the Amazon, Belém campus, Pará. Biometric data were collected from individuals of the species T. guianensis for the evaluation of the species' qualitative characteristics. The distribution of tree diameters ranged from 7.80 cm to 49.80 cm, with higher frequency in the lower classes, indicating the predominance of young trees in the population. Regarding height, the average was 14 m with a variation from 3 to 20 meters. Regarding the silvicultural variables, 71% of the evaluated trunks show no damage, suggesting that the garden environment favors the species' development, even without intensive silvicultural interventions. The mapping of the individuals indicates a tendency towards aggregated spatial distribution, characterized by the concentration of individuals in specific areas. Given this, the knowledge generated about T. guianensis can support sustainable management strategies for the species, contributing to biodiversity conservation and the recovery of degraded areas.