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ArticleCarbon pool analysis of standing trees in urban parks in Jabalpur city of Madhya Pradesh
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.Urban parks and gardens are considered as lungs of the cities and urban areas play significant role in global carbon cycle. Under the current examination, a study was carried out in one park and two gardens of cantonment area of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Carbon sequestration by standing trees were estimated in two gardens namely Tagore Garden (3 ha.) and Suramya Garden (1.25 ha.) alongwith one Children’s Park (1.0 ha.) monitored and governed by the Jabalpur Cantonment Board. Carbon pool analysis is also taken into account for tree species in these three gardens. Total standing trees inside these two gardens and one park are 197, 86 and 132 respectively. Carbon sequestration in Tagore Garden was recorded highest 132.067 tons followed by 56.771 tons in Children’s Park and 27.67 tons in Suramya Garden. Number of different tree species found were maximum in Tagore garden (37) followed by Children’s Park (22) and Suramya Garden (16). Among 37 different species in Tagore Garden, Fishtail Palm (Caryota urens) was in maximum number (33) followed by Mango (Mangifera indica) 29 and Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) and Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) both 18.Total carbon sequestration by these species are 10.78, 20.08 and 18.82 tons, respectively. In Children’s Park, Jamun (Syzygium cumini) was found maximum in numbers (38) followed by Mango (Mangifera indica) and Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe labenicaulis) both 20. Total Carbon sequestration by these species are 19.49, 6.90 and 1.60 tons, respectively. Suramya Garden is dominantly spread by one species i.e. Fish tail Palm (Caryota urens) as there are 47 trees found in the garden, next in terms of number is Kachnar (Bahunia variegata) as there were only 10 trees. Benefits from trees in climate mitigation and value of urban parks to well being of local communities in terms of health and other benefits are discussed in this paper. Carbon pool analysis was done to observe rate of carbon sequestration by each species. Key words: Carbon sequestration, parks and garden, climate change mitigation, Public health. ID: 3480471 -
ArticleWho visited urban forests and trails more or less during the COVID-19 pandemic and why? A case study in Salt Lake City, UT, USA
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.While the COVID-19 pandemic caused a decrease in travel and social activities, there was an exception—travel to parks and trails. Urban residents needed refuge to relax, exercise, and socialize. Nevertheless, trips to parks and trails vary by socio-demographic characteristics, disadvantageous to those having health issues or low-income. Without appropriate community design and planning interventions, such conditions may worsen existing environmental injustice and health issues. This study explores the demographic profile of those who used urban parks and trails more or less during the COVID-19 pandemic in Salt Lake City, UT, USA. Data comes from an online and intercept survey with 4,325 responses and focus groups with 52 participants. Quantitative analyses show that park and trail use during the pandemic decreased among older adults, females, homeowners, and low- income households. Also, people living in a denser, more walkable, and more park/trail accessible neighborhood likely increased their visitations.Our qualitative analysis further examines how residents feel about their use of parks and trails during the pandemic and how they would improve them in the future. Respondents in disadvantaged neighborhoods felt safe visiting parks, highlighting the value of urban nature as a resilience infrastructure and community asset during a crisis. This study presents transformative ideas to engage communities and promote stewardship, which are relevant to cities looking into the New Normal. Keywords: green space; equity; health; SARS-CoV-2; urban forest; urban planning ID: 3614623 -
ArticlePattern of urban forest changes in a volcano neo-tropical city
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.Urban forests are a key component of nature-based adaptation strategies; therefore, their monitoring and management is fundamental to urban management in the 21st century. This research identified and estimated land cover changes in an urban space located in the neo-tropical Andean valleys. To achieve this objective, we set out to quantify over a five-year period (2013-2017) the land cover changes with emphasis on impervious cover, forest fragments, urban trees, and urban green areas. Thus, we identified the spatial variations of urban vegetation over the five-year period using SPOT 6 and 7 images, applying an object-based classification and a transition matrix. We found an increase in the impervious category and the loss of urban vegetation, represented by the sum of the categories: forest, green areas and shrub-shrub. In parallel, we observed an increase in forest and urban woodland that compensated for the losses in the categories of shrubs and green areas. Quantifying the spatio-temporal variations of urban forests more accurately and at an appropriate scale generates timely information for the design policies aimed at achieving environmental justice in the city; and also will determine the transition to sustainability cities in the 21st century. Keywords: urban forest, object-based classification, SPOT, land cover changes ID: 3488631
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