Urban tree

Publication Year

2017

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Looks at the benefits of trees and threats to their existence in urban areas, arguing for the importance of preserving existing trees and the appropriate specification of new plantings by the construction and urban design disciplines. Covers: benefits of urban trees; tree structures and function; urban soils and functional trees; site assessment and analysis; plant production; tree planting and establishment - technical design; disorders, pests and diseases; trees, regulations and law; and integrated approach to green infrastructure.

Document History

First published 2017. Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group.

Author

Goodwin, D.

ISBN

9780415702461

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