Cecil C. Konijnendijk,
Kjell Nilsson,
Thomas B. Randrup,
Jasper Schipperijn
e.a.
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2005e druk, 2005
9783540251262
Urban Forests and Trees
A Reference Book
Specificaties
Gebonden, 520 blz.
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Engels
Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
2005e druk, 2005
ISBN13: 9783540251262
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Samenvatting
This multidisciplinary book covers all aspects of planning, designing, establishing and managing forests and trees and forests in and near urban areas, with chapters by experts in forestry, horticulture, landscape ecology, landscape architecture and even plant pathology. Beginning with historical and conceptual basics, the coverage includes policy, design, implementation and management of forestry for urban populations.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9783540251262
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:520
Uitgever:Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Druk:2005
Hoofdrubriek:Wetenschap en techniek, Mens en maatschappij
Inhoudsopgave
Form, Function and Benefits of Urban Forests and Trees.- The Concept of Urban Forestry in Europe.- A History of Urban Forests and Trees in Europe.- Urban Forest Resources in European Cities.- Benefits and Uses of Urban Forests and Trees.- Planning and Design of Urban Forests and Trees.- Urban Forest Policy and Planning.- Design of Urban Forests.- The Role of Partnerships in Urban Forestry.- Involving People in Urban Forestry — A Discussion of Participatory Practices throughout Europe.- Plant Selection and Establishment of Urban Forests and Trees.- Plant Quality and Establishment.- The Selection of Plant Materials for Street Trees, Park Trees and Urban Woodland.- The Abiotic Urban Environment: Impact of Urban Growing Conditions on Urban Vegetation.- Biotic Urban Growing Conditions — Threats, Pests and Diseases.- Management of Urban Forests and Trees.- Management of Urban Woodland and Parks — Searching for Creative and Sustainable Concepts.- Information for Urban Forest Planning and Management.- Arboricultural Practices.- Future Perspectives.- Research on Urban Forests and Trees in Europe.- Urban Forestry Education.- Urban Forestry in Europe: Innovative Solutions and Future Potential.