Environmental risks in cities and in urban forestry

Authors

  • Antonio Carlos Sarti Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - UNESP
  • Magda Adelaide Lombardo Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - UNESP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-7723_17_22

Keywords:

Urban forest, environmental risk, urban micro-climate, sustainable city, citizenship.

Abstract

The construction materials employed in building the city and the configuration of urban green spaces have an impact on heating and in the micro-climate formation. The urban forest is presented as a mitigation measure, such as cultural connector and as a tool against the environmental risks due to the inadequate occupation.

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Published

2010-08-10

Issue

No. 17 (2010): Risks, Society and Safety

Section

Articles

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