This book covers all aspects of planning, designing, establishing and managing forests and trees and forests in and near urban areas. The disciplinary background of the authors is varied, ranging from forestry and horticulture to landscape ecology, landscape architecture and even plant pathology. The first chapters in the first part of the book deal with the concept, history, chapter deal with the form, function and benefits and functions of urban forests and urban trees., after which These are followed by second part the chapters in the second partthat focus on the more strategic aspects of accommodating the demands of the urban population, including policies, design, public participation and partnerships. In the third part the reader will find chapters on . But main emphasis is given to the establishment and selection of trees for urban uses, as well as information on growing conditions specific for urban areas. Part four deals with the management of urban forests and trees, including the use of information in management and a chapter on an overview of arboricultural practices. TFinally the book concludes with three chapters that providinge an overview of research and education in the field as well as shed someding light on the future perspectives for planning and managing urban forests and trees.
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far advance'd in years) he would put himself to the Fatigue and Labour of Planting that which he was never likely to enjoy the Fruits of? The good old man (taking him for a Stranger) gently reply'd: I plant (says he) against my Son Ulysses comes home. - Page 47
Men seldom plant trees till they begin to be Wise, that is till they grow Old and find by Experience the Prudence and Necessity of it. When Ulysses, after a ten years - Page 47
is to ensure that Europe holds a strong position in the field of scientific and technical research for peaceful purposes, by increasing European cooperation and interaction in this field. - Page 2
into one symbolic event, sign, or act patriotic pride, anxieties, remembrances of past glories, - Page 144
The European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST) and - Page v
as: The art, science and technology of managing trees and forest resources in and around urban community ecosystems for the physiological, sociological, economic, and aesthetic benefits trees provide society¿ - Page 13
humiliations, promises of future greatness: some one of these or all of them - Page 144
the overall ameliorating effect of trees on their environment as well as their recreational and general amenity value. - Page 12
Kaplan R, Kaplan S (1989) The experience of nature - a psychological perspective. Cambridge - Page 112
with earth, press it thoroughly and leave it on the tree. When it is two years old, cut off the branch - Page 30
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+ By C. C. (Cecil C.) Konijnendijk
+ Published 2005, Springer
+ 520 pages
+ ISBN 354025126X