Comparison of urban forestry master plans and their capacity to enable ecosystem services in five Brazilian capitals

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20435/inter.v26i1.4707

Keywords:

Sustainability, Urban Planning, Urban Forest

Abstract

Urban forestry is crucial for quality of life in cities, but most Brazilian municipalities lack uniform parameters for its management. Therefore, the National Urban Forestry Policy project proposes the creation and implementation of Municipal Urban Forestry Plans (PMAs) in cities with pre-defined characteristics, which could lead to greater productivity in environmental management. Given this context, this article aimed to compare and diagnose the PMAs of five Brazilian capitals, analyzing their characteristics and identifying gaps in terms of their goals and aims, to understand the guarantee of ecosystem services provision through urban forestry. Content analysis was used to condense the total information into a set of categories. It was observed that, although the importance of ecosystem services is recognized, the plans show limited practical application and a lack of correlation between urban form and ecosystem services. To face environmental and social challenges, it is essential to adopt clear goals, financial sources, and robust strategies — parameters that were found to be incipient in the analyzed documents. Considering these findings, restructuring PMAs is necessary to contribute to urban resilience and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, improving urban quality of life.

Author Biographies

Marcos Vinícius da Silva Alves de Lima, Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Doutorando em Recursos Florestais pela Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz da Universidade de São Paulo (ESALQ-USP).  Mestre em Desenvolvimento Urbano pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Desenvolvimento Urbano (MDU) da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE). Biólogo pela UFPE.

Joelmir Marques da Silva, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE)

Doutor e Mestre em Desenvolvimento Urbano pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE). Mestre em Diseño, Planificación y Conservación de Paisaje y Jardín pela Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana Azcapotzalco. Biólogo pela Universidade de Pernambuco. Professor Adjunto I da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Departamento de Arquitetura e Urbanismo, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Desenvolvimento Urbano.

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Published

2025-02-28

How to Cite

Lima, M. V. da S. A. de ., & Silva, J. M. da. (2025). Comparison of urban forestry master plans and their capacity to enable ecosystem services in five Brazilian capitals. Interações (Campo Grande), 26, e26054707. https://doi.org/10.20435/inter.v26i1.4707