Joe R. McBride
Springer International Publishing
e druk, 2018
9783319848228
The World’s Urban Forests
History, Composition, Design, Function and Management
Specificaties
Paperback, blz.
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Engels
Springer International Publishing |
2018
ISBN13: 9783319848228
Rubricering
Onderdeel van serie
Future City
Levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
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Samenvatting
The purpose of this book is to examine urban forests in cities around the world. It will ask questions about the history, composition, structure, and management of trees in urban areas. Data for this book was collected in 33 cities across broad geographical areas known as biomes. Constraints and opportunities imposed on urban forest composition, design, and management by the ecological characteristics of these biomes will be examined. The book will also address the cultural and historical factors that influenced the characteristics of urban forests around the world.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9783319848228
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Uitgever:Springer International Publishing
Serie:Future City
Inhoudsopgave
<p>1. Introduction.- 2. Methods.- 3. Biomes, Human Settlement, and the Selection of Cities. 4. History.- 5. Composition.- 6. Design.- 7. Function.- 8. Management.- 9. Urban Forests, Biomes, and History.- 10. The Future of the Urban Forest.</p>