Bradshaw, A.D., A.A. Goode & E. Thorp, 1986, Ecology and design in landscape, Blackwell, Oxford
- Author : Bradshaw, A.D., A.A. Goode & E. Thorp
- Year : 1986
- Publisher : Blackwell
- Publisher's Location : Oxford
- ISBN : 0-632-01408-3
- Pages : 463
- Abstract : This volume is the outcome of a joint meeting of the Landscape Institute and the British Ecological society. At which the whole new relationship between ecology and design was explored by leading ecologists and landscape architects. This book examines the principles and practice in relation to all stages of landscape development to final maintenance. It shows the great advances to be gained when ecological principles are properly incorporated into landscape design and the way ecology has a great deal to gain from practical consideration that are involved in the construction of new landscapes, whether urban or rural
- Comments : KEYWORDS: Landscape design, landscape architecture, planting design, management, amenity, wildlife, nature conservation, urban parks, street trees, urban nature, urban ecology, roadsides. UTILITY: lecturers/teachers, academic research, students of universities of professional education.