Trees in the Urban Landscape: Principles and practice - Hardcover

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

 
9780419201007: Trees in the Urban Landscape: Principles and practice

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

'This is an authoritative book which is well researched, well written, and well produced. It has useful and clear graphic illustrations, photographs, and diagrams. The text is easy to follow,...a useful reference source for the keen amateur and the professional concerned with the design, implementation, and management of the urban landscape.' - Environment and Planning

'A practical source book which includes essential data and analysis of all the factors affecting trees in towns and cities...' - The Leisure Manager

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