Green open-spaces and dendroflora of the Pula’s Campus

Abstract

Campus of the University Juraj Dobrila in Pula is characterized by distinguished architectural and open space values. Open spaces represent more than 50% of the campus’ area largely determining its aesthetics. Mapping dendroflora and categorizing green areas of the campus was conducted with an aim to provide basic knowledge for more efficient and cost-effective management of campus green space. Incentivization of green open spaces was made by students of Landscape Architecture at the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Forestry during the international student workshop CAMPULA in October 2019. The study resulted in clear information about functional assets of green elements in the Campus. The total number of 301 individuals (203 evergreen trees, 80 deciduous trees, 9 evergreen shrubs, 6 deciduous shrubs, 2 evergreen palm shrub and 1 evergreen palm) was mapped in the area of campus (Table 2). The total number of the mapped species was 32 (20 evergreen and 12 deciduous). Improved management of the green open space Pula’s campus can result in exceptionally valuable environmental, social and aesthetic academic ambient.