Bradshaw, A., B. Hunt & T. Walmsley, 1995, Trees in the urban landscape, Spon, London
- Author : Bradshaw, A., B. Hunt & T. Walmsley
- Year : 1995
- Title English : Trees in the urban landscape
- Publisher : Spon
- Publisher's Location : London
- ISBN : 0-419-20100-
- Pages : 288
- Abstract : This practical source book is crammed with essential data and analysis of all the factors affecting trees in towns and cities. CONTENTS(only a part of the chapters): INTRODUCTION: Aims of the manual. Lessons from the past. THE VALUE OF TREES: A history of trees in cities. The numbers of trees and their value. The contribution of trees to our environment. PROBLEMS FOR TREES IN CITIES: Survival of trees. Growth of trees. The cost of tree failure. Causes of tree failure. The major problems. INTRINSIC SITE PROBLEMS: Soil composition and properties: texture - organic matter - structure - pore space. Urban soils: water supply - compaction - drainage - nutrients - toxicity 5. Extrinsic site problems: Vandalism. Vehicle damage. Salt. Wind damage. Air pollution: dust - sulphur dioxide - nitrogen oxides and ozone. SITE TREATMENTS. SURFACE DRAINAGE. Soil compaction. Under drainage. Drought. Nutrient deficiencies. Toxicity. Topsoil. Ameliorants and alternative materials. Ground surfaces. Assessment. URBAN FORESTRY. Land available for urban forestry: Types of planting: short term rotation - medium term rotation - long term forestry - wild woodland. Choice of species. Economic viability. Nature conservation value. Amenity value. THE INTEGRATED APPROACH: Planning: design - contract preparation. Execution: site preparation - tree supply - planting - establishment - maintenance - monitoring. Cost/benefit analysis. The need for a long perspective. KEYWORDS: trees, forestry, street trees, urban forestry, growing conditions, values of trees, benefits of trees.
- Comments : KEYWORDS: trees, forestry, street trees, urban forestry, growing conditions, values of trees, benefits of trees.