Overview

This book covers all aspects of planning, designing, establishing and managing trees and forests in and near urban areas. The disciplinary background of the authors is varied, ranging from forestry and horticulture to landscape ecology, landscape architecture and even pathology. The first chapters deal with the benefits and functions of urban forests and urban trees. But main emphasis is given to the establishment of trees for urban uses, including identification and selection of species, provenances and cultivars and to the management of urban forests and urban trees. The reader will also find a chapter dealing with Geographic Information Systems as a planning and management tool in this field and another one which is dedicated to the development of management methods that ensure optimal coordination between aesthetics, infrastructure and growth rates for street trees.

Full Product Details

Author:   Cecil C. Konijnendijk ,  Kjell Nilsson ,  Thomas B. Randrup ,  Jasper Schipperijn
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2005 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   2.060kg
ISBN:  

9783540251262

ISBN 10:   354025126
Pages:   520
Publication Date:   20 May 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

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.

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From the reviews: To the best of my knowledge this is the first European reference book to treat urban forestry as serious field of knowledge in its own right. ... This impressive work is a tribute to the hard work of a dedicated group of European urban forestry specialists ... . the overall benefit that reading and referencing this book will bring to the urban forest professional. If that is what you are or aspire to be, I urge you to acquire a copy. (Glenn Gorner, Arboricultural Journal, Vol. 29 (4), 2006)

From the reviews: <p> To the best of my knowledge this is the first European reference book to treat urban forestry as serious field of knowledge in its own right. a ] This impressive work is a tribute to the hard work of a dedicated group of European urban forestry specialists a ] . the overall benefit that reading and referencing this book will bring to the urban forest professional. If that is what you are or aspire to be, I urge you to acquire a copy. (Glenn Gorner, Arboricultural Journal, Vol. 29 (4), 2006)

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