Vegetable coverge evolution of Piracicaba-SP city (1940-2000)

Authors

  • Gerd. SPAROVEK USP
  • Francisca Pinheiro da Silveira COSTA USP

Abstract

This work aims to show the vegetable coverage of Piracicaba city from 1940 to 2000. The areas of evidenced trees were stressed. Georreferenciament in System Environment of Information Geographical (GIS) was used. Also, the locations of the vegetable coverage areas were defined in each period. So, the objective is to evidence the within fractions and those around the city. Thus, a discussion will be provided to know how these areas could have an important function in the urban environmental aspect. Key words: Vector; expansion; vegetable coverage; urban environmental; GIS

Author Biography

Francisca Pinheiro da Silveira COSTA, USP

Francisca Pinheiro da Silveira COSTA

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Published

2008-07-14

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 2 (2006)

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