Actualización de árboles emblemáticos en el área urbana del municipio de Villavicencio, dentro del marco de la formulación plan de ornato liderado por la Secretaria de Medio Ambiente

Abstract

In recent decades, there has been a growing interest in the conservation and protection of renewable natural resources and the recognition and appreciation of biodiversity as a support for the well-being and quality of life of human beings, therefore, it is of interest to the Secretariat of the Environment of Villavicencio (SEMA) to identify and disseminate the social, economic and environmental benefits that emblematic trees provide to society. These benefits are represented in their ecosystem services. In the same way, it is highlighted that the emblematic trees are defined, of high significance and importance for the Municipality thanks to qualities such as, high spatial occupation, majesty, coloration, ecological function, conservation category, seed production, historical context and commercial value. It is worth noting that SEMA has been carrying out activities in the field for the development of the Ornato Plan since 2019, where it has identified and characterized seventy-one (71) emblematic trees, which correspond to twenty-three (23) families and thirty and four (34) botanical genera, however, an update of these trees, a new dasometric, phytosanitary, mechanical and environmental evaluation, taxonomic review of species, photographs and georeferencing, among others, is proposed in order to publish a catalog affordable and easy to understand illustrated for the community in general. The aforementioned catalog would be an environmental education tool that seeks to generate appropriation of forest wealth, as well as promote membership and commitment in citizenship for the conservation of natural resources. It is proposed to formulate cards of the emblematic trees, which serve as a basis for forestry management in the municipality of Villavicencio. On the other hand, it is intended to develop a database with information that allows it to serve as a reference for decision-making in the programs and projects that are developed in favor of managing and protecting the emblematic trees of the city.