Screen LibraryUrban forests and trees：a reference book
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| Group Author: | ; |
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| Published: |
Springer,
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| Publisher Address: | Berlin New York |
| Publication Dates: | c2005. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Carrier Form: | xx, 520 p.: ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
| ISBN: |
354025126X (hd. bd.) 9783540251262 (hd. bd.) |
| Index Number: | S735 |
| CLC: | S735 |
| Call Number: | S735/U724 |
| Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. 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 -- 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 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 woodland and parks--searching for creative and sustainable concepts -- Information for urban forest planning and management -- Arboricultural practices -- Research on urban forests and trees in Europe -- Urban forestry education -- Urban forestry in Europe : innovative solutions and future potential. |