Educação ambiental como ferramenta base da arborização urbana: desafios da sustentabilidade verde no município de Ibiraiaras - RS

Abstract

This work addresses the topic urban trees, showing that it constitutes an excellent tool for achieving environmental sustainability within a given location, where the same, and provide aesthetic benefits to the environment, is also responsible for climate minimization, environmental, sound, provides shelter and food for wildlife, among others. Based on this assumption, the study aims to explore the vision of the municipality of Ibiraiaras - RS population, about their urban trees. The methodology discussed is exploratory, based on a qualitative and quantitative perspective through a bibliographical study and applicability of a questionnaire, which we sought information from the public about issues related to quality of life, environmental education, sustainability, location current and improved municipal afforestation. The present study found concern and openness in society's attitudes with regard to the actions of an environmental nature, making it clear that their participation is essential for real change to occur. As afforestation, there are numerous problems caused by improper choice of species, such as sidewalks and broken pipes, partial or total lock- free passage of pedestrians through the branches of trees and allergic disorders. However, in general, there are trees that are appropriate to sites that are but in extremely small numbers, being classified by most respondents as a reasonable afforestation. The population perceives disability arboreal city and want a bigger and better greening of their municipality, but do not know the proper ride and species receive no information or incentive to conduct proper planting and maintenance of the species. It is up to city hall to implement a plan of tree management and make adequately fulfill planting and choice of species. It is believed that changes should provide projects and educational activities, which entities should be more involved in environmental initiatives. The development of this study showed the perception of the population regarding the need for better urban forestry and receptivity to programs and actions to that end.