Avaliação quanti-qualitativa da arborização e percepção ambiental de duas praças no distrito de Mosqueiro

Abstract

Green areas serve several purposes in society, including environmental, social, and economic goals, with public squares being one of the most important. This study aims to identify the tree species and quantify the vegetation as well as assess the environmental perception in two public squares in the Mosqueiro District. The research was conducted in two squares: Cipriano Santos and Princesa Isabel, where tree species were identified and quantified. In addition, questionnaires were applied to understand the visitors' perception. Another point of analysis was the identification of species present in the area to carry out an ecological index analysis. The results revealed a moderate diversity of tree species, with a Shannon-Weaver index (H’ = 2.16) and a Pielou index (J = 0.82), indicating a relatively balanced distribution of trees. The Bignoniaceae and Anacardiaceae families were the most prominent, with Mangifera indica L. (mango tree) standing out. Both Cipriano Santos Square and Princesa Isabel Square showed high foot traffic. Therefore, despite the cultural significance of these species, the predominance of exotic trees and the low diversity of native species highlight the need for more strategic planning. This study demonstrates that the squares and green areas of Mosqueiro have great potential but require more investment in maintenance and planning.