CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE ELECTRICITY NETWORK AND THE AFFORESTATION OF THE STREETS IN THE RESIDENTIAL BLOCKS OF PALMAS, TOCANTINS

Abstract

Like water supply, energy and mobility networks, afforestation is part of the infrastructure of the urban environment, providing a series of important environmental services for the well-being and quality of life of the population. However, it can also generate conflicts with public and private equipment, and must be implemented following detailed planning in order to maximize benefits and minimize damage. This work aimed to quantify and qualify the non-conformities between afforestation and the electrical network on the sidewalks of residential blocks in the city of Palmas - TO. A total of 4,763 individuals of 145 tree species were identified on the sidewalks of the sampled blocks, with 40% of individuals in conflict with the electricity network, with the majority of medium and large fruit species, normally implanted by the population. The lack of standard in the size of the sidewalks and the implantation of trees outside the service range are also factors that contributed to the high proportion of trees interfering in the urban infrastructure in Palmas - TO. The lack of information and lack of planning by the local government make the population select tree species that are not recommended and introduce them in inappropriate places, generating conflicts and losses.