This revision of the only text on urban forestry shows how the cultivation and management of trees in an urban setting contributes to the physiological, sociological and economic well being of urban society. The book views its subject within the context of silviculture as well as from a multi-managerial approach that includes forest ecology, municipal watersheds, wildlife habitats, outdoor recreation and landscape design.
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Sprache
Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Editions-Typ
Illustrationen
illustrations, maps, plans, bibliography, index
Maße
Höhe: 240 mm
Breite: 160 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-471-08813-4 (9780471088134)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
History of Urban Forestry. Distribution and Ownership of the Urban Forest. Composition of the Urban Forest. Benefits of the Urban Forest. Environment of the Urban Forest. Monetary Values of the Urban Forest. Municipal Forest Administration. Information, Education and Training. Urban Forestry Programs, Support Organization and Research. Urban Forestry Issues. Appendixes. Index.
