La patrimonialisation des arbres urbains : le cas de Tunis

Tunis's urban trees have become significant social, individual, and collective markers, reflecting the city's complex heritage. This study reveals that while pre-colonial Medina of Tunis had few public trees due to traditional spatial organization, French colonization introduced European-style tree-lined avenues with new species. Post-independence, rural migration and urban development led to a diverse tree population in both public and private spaces, symbolizing functional, symbolic, and aesthetic values tied to memory and social practices. The research uses geographical and anthropological methods, including interviews, to explore these dynamics, showing that heritage processes involving trees are not solely institutional but deeply rooted in personal and collective narratives.

Bennour, M. La patrimonialisation des arbres urbains : le cas de Tunis. https://doi.org/10.70675/6e1edc1bzad2az4c03z912aza153b8a0c79d