Native People’s Perception of Trees in the Urban Landscape of the Bay of Naples

In urban areas, trees play a crucial role as providers of ecosystem services, which enhance the well-being humans directly and indirectly. Research on generally depict complex system historical, cultural natural values. However, changes can modify historic landscapes by causing loss environmental this study, we assessed native people’s perception in landscape Bay Naples (Italy) with main goals of: (i) highlighting tree species historically characteristic landscape; (ii) evaluating quantitative related causes that have affected last twenty years. To these aims, conducted completely anonymous online survey using Google Forms application. Pinus pinea L. (Pinaceae) showed highest scores characterized study area, but also strong reduction, while Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle (Simaroubaceae) an increase The results will support decision making planning Naples. Furthermore, proposed method be tested applied to other areas world.