Elaboração do guia ilustrado das principais espécies arbóreas do Parque Ecológico Farroupilha, Matelândia - Paraná

Abstract

The intensity of human actions on natural ecosystems has grown over the years, causing significant impacts to biodiversity, resulting in a strong threat to the fauna and flora, putting species at risk of extinction. Fragments within urban areas end up playing a very important role in the maintenance of various environmental services that man enjoys, thus making it necessary to conserve these habitats. This work aims to elaborate an illustrated guide of the main tree species that occur in Farroupilha Ecological Park, located in the city of Matelândia – PR. Samples were collected from the branches and photographic records of the tree species, followed by research in specialized bibliography to identify and describe the species for the construction of an illustrated guide. To make the work more didactic, a method of identification was added through a script about confection of exsicatas, allowing a better understanding about the theme. In this way, a material was developed for the public that could contribute to future research that may be carried out in the Park, as well as for the preservation of tree species through environmental education programs.