Levantamento da vegetação arbórea do parque urbano Luiz Balboni “Lagoa do Guapé”, como subsídio para estratégias de manejo e conservação

Abstract

This study, conducted in Parque Urbano Luiz Balboni (Lagoa do Guapé), in São Miguel Arcanjo (SP), aimed to survey the tree vegetation of this area, which stands out as an urban remnant of Seasonally Semideciduous Forest, with the objective of supporting management and conservation strategies. The park, covering approximately 8 hectares, is an important green space within the city, providing various recreational activities for the community. The survey identified 327 individuals, distributed across 84 species, of which 58 are native and 26 exotic, including 7 invasive species. The Fabaceae and Myrtaceae families were the most representative, with notable native species such as copaiba (Copaifera langsdorffii) and capixingui (Croton floribundus), as well as invasive exotic species like leucina (Leucaena leucocephala) and alfeneiro (Ligustrum lucidum). The study also identified threatened species, including juçara palm (Euterpe edulis), cedar (Cedrela fissilis), and paraná pine (Araucaria angustifolia). These findings are essential for the development of management and conservation practices, such as the eradication of invasive species, enrichment of native species, and initiatives focused on environmental education and conservation, considering the ecological and social significance of the park.