ÍNDICE DE ÁREAS VERDES DAS PRAÇAS DO MUNICÍPIO DE RIO VERDE - GO

Abstract

This work aimed to quantify the urban afforestation of green areas in the city of Rio Verde-GO, through the index of green areas and vegetation cover index. Since such spaces have great importance, especially when introduced in large and medium urban centers, reconnecting the population to the environment and serving as an escape from the rush of city life. These are leisure areas that improve the physical and psychological well-being of the population by providing thermal and sound comfort, as well as a comforting landscape. The surveys were carried out in the urban perimeter, considering all squares and parks free of construction and with 70% of permeable area. The city has 51 squares, where 14 were classified as green streets, 23 as open spaces and only 14 as green areas. It was identified 35 neighborhood parks and only two neighborhood parks. A value of 2.25m2 of green area per inhabitant was found for the green area index and 0.18m2 of canopy per inhabitant for the vegetation cover index. The values found are below the minimum of 15m2 per inhabitant for green areas, suggested by the Brazilian Society of Urban Arborization.