The potential role of natural colonisation as a design tool for urban forestry, a pilot study

Millard, A., 2000, The potential role of natural colonisation as a design tool for urban forestry, a pilot study, in: Landscape and Urban Planning, ,

  • Author : Millard, A.
  • Year : 2000
  • Journal/Series : Landscape and Urban Planning
  • Pages : 173-179
  • Abstract in English : This paper presents a preliminary investigation into some sites in the Leeds that have developed woody vegetation by natural colonisation. The purpose of this study is to identify the dominant colonising tree species, make a general assessment of their growth and consider their potential fulfilling the functions of an urban forest
  • Comments/Notes : KEYWORDS: natural colonisation, urban forest, biodiversity, amenity