Authors : Ndalamba Kabonge Tundra; Lumpungu Lutumba Kevin; Issa Ndeke Bladine; Olivier Sawa-Sawa; Mvemba Kiniumba Christian; Ebashime Mamba Osée

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 2 - February

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Abstract : The results reveal the undeniable importance of trees in urban environments, as illustrated below. Most of the trees planted on individual plots are fruit trees. A total of 511 individuals, belonging to 22 genera, 24 species, and 15 families, were recorded on 111 plots. Among the identified species are: Mangifera indica (176 individuals), Persea americana (140), Dacryodes edulis (45), Acacia auriculiformis (27), Moringa oleifera (24), Syzygium malaccenses (14), Terminalia mantaly (12), Dracaena mannii (7), Milletia laurentii (7), and others. The local population recognizes the economic value of these trees, either by adding a price to the plot when it is sold or by selling the fruit. However, the inhabitants are willing to set a low price to cut down and sell tree stumps on their plots because of their poverty.

Keywords : Role; Tree; Landscape; Urbanization

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