Joe R. McBride
Springer International Publishing
e druk, 2017
9783319521077
The World’s Urban Forests
History, Composition, Design, Function and Management
Specificaties
Gebonden, blz.
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Engels
Springer International Publishing |
e druk, 2017
ISBN13: 9783319521077
Rubricering
Onderdeel van serie
Future City
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
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
ISBN13:9783319521077
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
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>