Arborização e paisagismo no município de Pombal - PB: avaliação da qualidade da reforma das Praças Getúlio Vargas e do Centenário.

Abstract

This research analyzed the quality of the renovations carried out in Getúlio Vargas and Centenário Squares in the municipality of Pombal-PB, focusing on urban tree planting and landscaping. Urban tree planting is recognized as a fundamental element for the quality of life in cities, as it provides environmental, social, and economic benefits, such as mitigating heat islands, improving air quality, increasing biodiversity, and promoting the psychological well-being of the population. The study has a descriptive and evaluative character, developed from direct observation of the urban space and analysis of official and normative documents. The methodology included on-site visits, photographic records, and examination of current environmental legislation. The results showed the suppression of tree species important for thermal comfort and the urban landscape, in violation of the ABNT NBR 16.246-1/2013 and ABNT NBR 16.246- 2/2014 standards. It was also found that the works were started without the authorization of the Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage of the State of Paraíba (IPHAEP), which led to the judicial embargo of the Centenary Square. The documentary analysis pointed out weaknesses in the Environmental Code of Pombal (Law No. 1,599/2013, amended by Complementary Law No. 001/2020), especially with regard to the protection of urban green areas. It was observed that the municipal legislation is less robust when compared to that of northeastern municipalities such as Mossoró-RN, Patos-PB and Fortaleza-CE. Finally, measures were proposed for the adaptation of the arborization of the squares and the strengthening of urban environmental management, aiming to ensure the right to an ecologically balanced environment and the appreciation of the local historical and cultural heritage.