Urban and Community Forestry in the Northeast

Urban and Community Forestry in the Northeast

Author: John E. Kuser

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-11-14

Total Pages: 505

ISBN-13: 1402042892

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This book is a textbook for Urban/Community Forestry courses and a handbook for Shade Tree Commissions, tree wardens, State and National Forestry Services, and professional societies. It is the most complete text in this field because it addresses both culture and management, and the chapters have been written by experts who are active practitioners. The book provides observations and examples relevant to every urban center in the U.S. and elsewhere.


Report of the Forest Service

Report of the Forest Service

Author: United States. Forest Service

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13:

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Combined reports of: Report to Congress and Report for the Secretary of Agriculture.


Planning the Urban Forest

Planning the Urban Forest

Author: James Schwab

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781932364576

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The solution is far more complex than planting more trees, however. Urban forestry professionals and advocates must maximize green infrastructure (the natural environment) while reducing the costs of gray infrastructure (the built environment). While both are important, communities that foster green infrastructure are more livable, produce fewer pollutants, and are most cost-effective to operate.