Brazilian Journal of Enviromnent
Open Access Journal
CiteScore
0.5
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SCOPUS
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B3
2017-2021
quadriênio
Open Access Journal
0.5
Indexada na
SCOPUS
B3
2017-2021
quadriênio
Urban green spaces generally contribute to the proper functioning of the environment and the health of the community. The aim of this study was to characterize and diagnose the status of conservation of these public forest. Urban green areas were analyzed through in situ surveillance to characterize the environmental quality, and three indicators were considered: type of vegetation, ecological functions and interferences of anthropic actions. Of the total green areas, 80% had ≥ 50% of vegetation coverage, 53.3% were classified by medium stage of regeneration. Wild fauna was present in 80% of urban green spaces where endangered species were found while water resources were recorded in 57.8% of the locations. This study verified that urban green spaces are important forest remnants of the Atlantic Forest Biome, in which refuges and/or corridors for wild fauna are established, providing diversification of the native flora and functioning as microclimatic zones.
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