Tree Species Selection for Urban Forest Development in Yogyakarta City
Urban forest provides two important services for humans i.e., improving air quality and aesthetics. Therefore, tree species selection should consider tolerance of trees to pollutants in urban areas and aesthetic point of view. The aims were to (1) determine the typology of the urban forest and its c...
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| Language: | English |
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Universitas Gadjah Mada
2013-04-01
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| Series: | Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan |
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| Online Access: | https://jurnal.ugm.ac.id/jikfkt/article/view/6136 |
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| Summary: | Urban forest provides two important services for humans i.e., improving air quality and aesthetics. Therefore, tree species selection should consider tolerance of trees to pollutants in urban areas and aesthetic point of view. The aims were to (1) determine the typology of the urban forest and its constituent species, (2) to evaluate the suitability of tree species in the urban forest, and (3) to develop guidance for selection of tree species that based on habitat suitability and and effective to control air pollution. A survey method by identification typology of the urban forest and forest tree species was carried out in Yogyakarta city. The suitability of each tree species in the urban forest was assessed by habitat evaluation and from literature study. The results show that urban forest types in Yogyakarta consist of species conservation, recreation, and protection. The shapes of the urban forest are clumped and lines. There are 112 tree species, which are 70 species fulfill the requirement of for silviculture, management and aesthetics and 22 species met the habitat suitability and effectivness to control air pollution. |
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| ISSN: | 0126-4451 2477-3751 |