Trees in the Urban Landscape: Principles and practice - Hardcover

Bradshaw, Professor Tony; Bradshaw, A.D.; Hunt, Mr Ben; Hunt, B.; Walmsley, T.J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0419201009 ISBN 13: 9780419201007

Publisher: Taylor & Francis, 1995

Synopsis

This practical source book is crammed with essential data and analysis of all the factors affecting trees in towns and cities. It is the first book to look at planting techniques from a systematic stand point and, by bringing together a wide range of tree data into one volume, will provide an essential practical tool to ensure success for practitioners.

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Review

"An excellent source book for anyone working with trees, and not only in urban situations." -"The Architects' Journal "The E and FN Spon stable' is renowned for the production of technical thoroughbreds." -"Landscape Design ..." an excellent reference text of current good practice." -"Chartered Surveyor Monthly ..."a well laid out book, full of useful tables and photos which is well worth its ... price tag especially when its advice should save a good deal more than this in the costs of planting and maintaining trees ... certainly should be required reading for students in arboriculture, amenity horticulture and landscape architecture, as well as for individuals involved in the management of urban trees." -"Forestry ..."well referenced...up to date, comprehensive and readable... an excellent reference text of current good practice." -"CSM

Synopsis

One in ten is the average annual death rate of newly planted trees in our cities. This is costing over ten million pounds a year and is not caused by vandalism but by poor planting techniques and maintenance. Landscape architects, planners and arboriculturalists are all under increasing pressure to improve the effectiveness of their planting schemes. This practical source book is crammed with essential data and analysis of all the factors affecting trees in towns and cities. It will: explain the scientific principles underlying good practice, enabling the reader to approach planting problems with knowledge and confidence through the many illustrations show the results of good and bad practice provide an up-to-date review of modern research directed at improving the survival and growth of newly planted trees give costs for every operation. Trees in the Urban Landscape is the first book to look at planting techniques from a systematic stand point and, by bringing together a wide range of tree date into one volume, will provide an essential practical tool to ensure success for practitioners.

Edition details

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0419201009
• ISBN 13: 9780419201007
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288