Propuesta para una ordenanza municipal para el manejo y protección de parques y arbolado urbano en la provincia del Guayas, cantón Coronel Marcelino Maridueña.

Abstract

This research aimed to create a proposal for the management and protection of parks and urban trees for the Hall of the city of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña. The methodology applied was bibliographical, descriptive, quantitative, and qualitative. The mayor allowed the execution of the study. First, the baseline survey was carried out through surveys of both the personnel of the area in charge of urban trees and the inhabitants. The green areas were determined in the cartography provided by the environment and health department to collect dendrological samples from these areas for their identification in the ESPOCH herbarium by generating data on the current situation of the territory. The current legal regulations related to the management, control, and protection of green areas and urban trees were reviewed in order to determine the scope of the ordinance based on the powers of the City Hall. It was determined that 69 % of the species belonged to ornamental species in the green areas and parks of the city, while 31 % were forest species. There was also evidence of a lack of concern on the part of the residents when presenting damage to the trees, accumulation of waste, and burning of waste in green areas and parks. Based on this, it was possible to formulate the ordinance with VIII Chapters, where each aspect of use and care was detailed, as well as the entire corresponding legal framework that regulates parks and urban trees. It was concluded that the city must reformulate its public policy to manage green areas and urban trees. It was recommended to socialize the importance of the green urban network.