Avaliação da percepção dos utentes sobre o estado de conservação da espécie lenhosa no Jardim botânico universitário da Universidade Eduardo Mondlane

Abstract

The present study evaluates the users' perception of the conservation status of the woody species in the Botanical Garden of the Eduardo Mondlane University, specifically, the study aims to, Identify the strategies used in the conservation of the woody species in the Botanical Garden of UEM, Characterize the perceptions of users from the UEM Botanical Garden on the importance of the conservation of the woody species and, To analyze the role of Environmental Education in the Conservation of the woody species of the UEM Botanical Garden. The materialization of this study followed a qualitative methodological approach and an intentional non-probabilistic sampling through the application of a semi-structured interview and a questionnaire, having surveyed 25 people. Regarding data analysis, it was based on Bardin (2006) content analysis technique. The study reveals that the conservation strategies of woody species it is concluded that the conservation strategies of woody species are: regular grass cutting, pruning trees, prohibition of cutting species, control of the botanical garden, it is concluded that it is important because it helps in the development of scientific studies, prevents erosion, absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. It is also concluded that EA in the conservation of woody species promotes a pro-environmental behavior insofar as it spreads values and attitudes that arouse the environmental awareness of users and employees of the DCB through awareness and awareness promoting the conservation of more woody species correct in order to conserve natural resources. Therefore, it is recommended that the DCB organize and carry out campaigns in order to raise awareness and sensitize users about the importance of conserving woody species in the JBU.