ABSTRACT This research aimed to evaluate the effect of thinning on the wood volumes per hectare on the tannin content in the bark of Mimosa caesalpiniifolia. The planting was subdivided into two plots, one thinned at 12 and 55 months of age (T1), while the other plot was kept intact (T2). The dendrometric variables were measured, and ten trees were felled, five in each plot. Subsequently, wood and bark’s volume, mass, and moisture content were determined. Then, the total solids content (TST), the Stiasny index (I), and the condensed tannin content (TTC) were quantified. Dry wood productivity was statistically different between the two treatments, with values of 26.7 and 22.8 t ha-1 for T1 and T2, respectively. The percentage of dry bark corresponded to 16% of the total biomass for both treatments. The only variable that showed a significant difference was I, with values with and without thinning, 59.83 and 79.31%, respectively. Therefore, it was verified that the way the thinning was used changed the I and how they were conducted, favoring the emission of boles and increasing the frequency in the lower diametric classes instead of favoring the increase in DBH. It is concluded that thinning interferes with the biomass volumes and the Stiasny index of M. caesalpiniifolia. However, it does not alter the concentration of tannins present in the species’ bark.

RESUMO Este trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar o efeito do desbaste sobre os volumes de madeira por hectare e no teor de taninos na casca de Mimosa caesalpiniifolia. O plantio foi subdividido em duas parcelas, uma que sofreu desbaste aos 12 e aos 55 meses de idade (T1), enquanto a outra foi mantida intacta (T2). Foram realizadas medições das variáveis dendrométricas e, em seguida, abatidas dez árvores, sendo cinco em cada uma das parcelas. Posteriormente, determinou-se o volume, a massa e o teor de umidade, da madeira e da casca. Em seguida, foi quantificado o teor de sólidos totais (TST), o índice de Stiasny (I) e o teor de taninos condensados (TTC) na casca. A produtividade de madeira seca foi estatisticamente diferente entre os dois tratamentos com valores de 26,7 e 22,8 t ha-1 para T1 e T2, respectivamente. A porcentagem de casca seca correspondeu a 16% da biomassa total para ambos os tratamentos. A única variável que apresentou diferença significativa foi o I, sendo os valores com e sem desbaste de 59,83 e 79,31%, respectivamente. Portanto, verificou-se que a forma em que o desbaste foi empregado altera o I e a massa de madeira seca, porém não alterou a concentração de taninos presentes na casca da espécie.

Resumo As florestas urbanas apresentam infinidades de benefícios, podendo atuar como uma ferramenta para conservação ex-situ. O estudo teve como objetivo realizar o diagnóstico de uma floresta urbana pública, com o intuito de oferecer subsídios para o manejo e garantir que a arborização possa cumprir com funções sociais, estéticas e ecológicas. O levantamento foi desenvolvido em 6 praças e 5 canteiros centrais do Bairro Jardins. As espécies foram classificadas quanto a sua origem fitogeográfica e forma de dispersão de sementes. Foram determinados os índices de diversidade de Shannon-Weaver (H’), dominância de Simpson (D’) e equabilidade de Pielou (J). Ao todo foram identificados 507 indivíduos, pertencentes a 12 famílias e distribuídos em 29 espécies, sendo 13 nativas e 16 exóticas. A família que apresentou maior riqueza em número de espécies foi a Fabaceae (36%). Quanto à classificação da síndrome de dispersão, a mais ocorrente foi por zoocoria (52%). Os índices ecológicos calculados do bairro mostraram ocorrência de média diversidade de espécies (H’ = 2.2284), dominância elevada (D’ = 0.7899) e médio equilíbrio do número de indivíduos (J) de 0.6552. Embora o bairro Jardins tenha sido planejado, a floresta urbana nessa área ainda precisa de melhorias; tais como medidas de incentivo que podem promover a biodiversidade e a aplicação de conservação ex-situ.

Abstract Urban forests are responsible for a lot of benefits, and can be used as a tool to ex-situ conservation of native species. Our study investigated a public urban forest aiming to provide subside to management projects in order to allow the accurate fulfillment of social, aesthetic and ecological functions displayed by trees. Our survey was conducted in 6 public squares and 5 gardens in the Jardins neighborhood. We classified the trees according to their phytogeographic origins and seed dispersal habit. The Shannon-Weaver (H’) index, Simpson’s dominance (D’) and Pielou’s equability (J) were determined. A total of 507 individuals were sampled, located in 12 botanical families and 29 species, and 13 of them were classified as native and 16 as exotic. The family with higher species richness and number of species was Fabaceae (36%). Regarding the seed dispersal syndrome, the most representative was zoochory (52%). The ecological index showed medium species diversity (H’=2.2284), high dominance (D’=0.7899) and medium number of individuals (J) 0.6552. Although the Jardins neighborhood was planned, the urban forest in this area still needs improvement; such as incentive measures that can promote biodiversity and the application of ex-situ conservation.

RESUMO Este trabalho teve como objetivo determinar a concentração de taninos condensados na casca da árvore Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd) Poir. Adicionalmente, foram avaliadas as propriedades físico-mecânicas de painéis de madeira laminada cruzada (MLC) colados com um adesivo à base de taninos de M. tenuiflora. A casca foi coletada de cinco árvores. A formulação adesiva foi sintetizada pela mistura de taninos em pó, paraformaldeído e água a 50°C sob agitação contínua. Extrato de taninos da casca em seu estado primitivo sem qualquer tratamento químico prévio ou modificação foi empregado para sintetizar o adesivo. Foram determinados a viscosidade, pH, teor de sólidos e tempo de gel da formulação adesiva. Os painéis foram fabricados com madeira de Eucalyptus spp. O desempenho de colagem foi avaliado determinando as propriedades físicas (densidade aparente e absorção de água) e mecânicas (módulo de elasticidade – MOE, módulo de ruptura – MOR e resistência ao cisalhamento) dos painéis de MLC. O teor de taninos condensados na casca de M. tenuiflora foi de 23,4%. As propriedades adesivas foram pH = 3,93, TS de 50,64%, tempo de gel de 460 s e viscosidade de 6.000 cP. Os valores de MOE, MOR e resistência ao cisalhamento foram 4.411, 16,18 e 1,06 MPa, respectivamente. Os taninos de M. tenuiflora são promissores para a formulação de adesivos para unir MLC.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the concentration of condensed tannins in the bark of Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd) Poir trees. Additionally, the physical-mechanical properties of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels bonded with an adhesive based on M. tenuiflora tannins were assessed. Bark was collected from five trees. The adhesive formulation was synthesized by mixing powdered tannins, paraformaldehyde, and water at 50 °C under continuous stirring. Bark tannins extract in its pristine state without any previous chemical treatment or modification was employed to synthesize the adhesive. Viscosity, pH, solids content, and gel time of the adhesive formulation were determined. CLT panels were manufactured with Eucalyptus spp. wood. The bonding performance was assessed by determining the physical (apparent density and water absorption) and mechanical (modulus of elasticity – MOE, modulus of rupture – MOR, and shear strength) properties of the CLT panels. Condensed tannins content in the M. tenuiflora bark was 23.4%. Adhesive properties were pH = 3.93, TS of 50.64%, gel time of 460 s, and 6,000 cP for viscosity. Values of MOE, MOR and shear strength were 4,411, 16.18, and 1.06 MPa, respectively. The M. tenuiflora tannins are promising for the formulation of adhesives to bond CLT.

ABSTRACT Background: Neotropical species lack autecological information. Among these, are phenological studies, which help to understand forest dynamics and provide important contributions to the collection, restoration, and conservation programs. This research aimed to characterize the vegetative and reproductive phenological behavior of neotropical species Geoffroea spinosa Jacq. in a seasonally dry tropical forest, as well as to verify if there is a correlation between phenophases and environmental parameters. Twenty individuals were accompanied monthly for two years, to detect and tally the presence of floral buds, flowers, immature fruits, ripe fruits, leaf emergence, presence of mature leaves, and defoliation. A semi-quantitative evaluation was carried out with the Fournier method. Results: The results showed that the population had synchrony of reproductive events, with more than 50% of the individuals blooming and fruiting during the same time interval. Furthermore, the circular statistical test indicated a high seasonality for reproductive events (r ≥ 0.50 and p < 0.001). Among the vegetative events, all were classified as non-seasonal (r < 0.5). G. spinosa, showed a significant correlation (p ≤ 0.05) for all meteorological variables evaluated. Conclusion: The reproductive phenophases of G. spinosa showed strongly seasonal behavior, unlike vegetative events. the period between mid-February and the end of March was the most propitious for fruit collection. No seasonality was observed for the vegetative events. The species proved to be sensitive to El niño conditions. Follow-up phenological studies associated with meteorological variables are important for a better understanding of the dynamics of vegetative behavior in response to climate change.