Promotion of tree in the compounds of Central-Benin cities (West Africa): an assessment of its assets and constraints

Abstract Nature-based solutions hold promise for cities, given their development challenges and vulnerability to climate change. This research is based on the fact that knowledge of public perceptions trees necessary planning tree conservation planting initiatives in rapidly changing landscapes. article aims identify assets constraints related promotion compounds cities Central Benin (cities Parakou, Dassa-Zoumè Savalou) urban residents. Samples 370, 365 360 inhabitants respectively Savalou are used collect information. A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities Threats) analysis was performed responses obtained (strengths opportunities) (weaknesses threats). The decision landowner, lack place, technicality, socio-economic problems constitute main Centre-Benin. To meet challenge, these have such as majority proportion landowners, high level education, presence several socio-cultural groups, favorable soils, nurserymen availability seedlings, national day.