Credit hours
In-class work per week |
Practice per week |
Credits |
Duration |
Total |
5 |
2 |
8 |
15 weeks |
120 hours |
Instructor
Demóstenes Ferreira da Silva Filho
Objective
The students are going to improve their knowledge of methods to evaluate the importance of trees
in urban environment. The focus is on the relation with built structures, social aspects and quality
of life. Furthermore it is given attention to the necessity of forest management in backyards, streets,
squares, parks and permanent preservation areas. The aim is to create opportunities to guarantee
good life conditions through the urban forest system.
Content
1 - Values and functions of trees in the urban ecosystem, 2 - Studies for the planning of the urban forest system,
based on comfort and health needs, in management units for different situations and structures.
Bibliography
Related journals:
Landscape and Urban planning
Urban climate
Urban ecology
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