Paquete de recursos didácticos como estrategia de identificación y planificación de la flora nativa en el espacio público del área metropolitana de Bucaramanga

Abstract

The use of vegetation in the urban landscape is fundamental for the survival of species in a territory, linking essential needs for human habitability. The planning and knowledge of native flora serve not only as elements of ecological balance but also as catalysts for aesthetic, recreational, and wellness functions, contributing to public health and sustainable development. This process of social appropriation of knowledge (PASC) specifically focuses on strengthening the bond between the community and the urban biodiversity of the metropolitan area of Bucaramanga through participatory methodologies. Using didactic and pedagogical strategies such as workshops, training sessions, and photography marathons, it aims to foster greater understanding and appreciation of native flora, facilitating its identification and planning in public spaces. Starting from Phase 1 of the FIBU for the metropolitan area of Bucaramanga—which produced a list of recognizable species based on their biological, functional, and conditional components, along with the design of templates in AutoCAD, and an industrial design registration with copyright declared at the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC), uniquely developed nationwide by USTA’s architecture faculties—Phase 2 continues with activities like the artistic creation workshop The Green Pencil of Architecture, held at the Museum of Modern Art of Bucaramanga (MAMB), training workshops for the dissemination of pedagogical and didactic strategies with the national landscape expert, Architect Diana Wiesner, and the 1st University Photography Marathon for Nature. Appropriation is achieved through the use of resources such as illustrated information sheets and other didactic materials, which facilitate the integration of this knowledge into citizen practices, reinforcing local identity and promoting greater environmental awareness among residents and urban planners.