Ecology, Planning, and Management of Urban Forests
Download or Read eBook Ecology, Planning, and Management of Urban Forests PDF written by Margaret M. Carreiro and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-10-31 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Margaret M. Carreiro |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 478 |
Release | : 2007-10-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780387714257 |
ISBN-13 | : 0387714251 |
Rating | : 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ecology, Planning, and Management of Urban Forests by : Margaret M. Carreiro
Book excerpt: Trees and vegetation in cities aren’t just there to make the place look pretty. They have an important ecological function. This book contains studies and perspectives on urban forests from a broad array of basic and applied scientific disciplines including ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, landscape ecology, plant community ecology, geography, and social science. The book includes contributions from experts around the world, allowing the reader to evaluate methods and management that are appropriate for particular geographic, environmental, and socio-political contexts.