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Initial analysis of urban forestry in Mbour Municipality, Senegal
Abstract
Diversification of urban flora is undertaken by several municipalities in different forms around the world. This global effort also concerns senegalese municipalities and must be assessed. The objective of the work is to evaluate urban forestry in the municipality of Mbour. To do this, a floristic inventory was carried out at the level of target quarters, wooded areas, roads and technical services and data were analyzed. Results showed that concessions and wooded areas are richer than technical services and main roads. Seventy-seven plant species from concessions and wooded areas representing 37 families were identified and listed particularly in the Mimosaceae family. Along the various roads in the urban transport network, 1075 trees representing 16 species and 11 families have been registered mainly among Meliaceae. Technical services included 42 species and 295 trees: 21 species and 53 individuals in forest service, 17 and 99 in rural development divisional service (SDDR), 12 and 42 for urban service, 11 and 71 for municipality, 5 and 30 in the prefecture. Trees are present in Mbour town. Regular monitoring will allow their spatio-temporal dynamics and make necessary improvements
