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The Tree Experts
Trees are now in the public eye as never before. The threat of tree diseases, the felling of street trees, and the challenge of climate change are just some of the issues that have put trees in the media spotlight. At the same time, the trees in our parks, gardens, and streets are a vital resource that can deliver environmental, social, and economic benefits that make our towns and cities attractive, green, and healthy places. Ever since Roman times when amenity trees were first planted in Britain, caring for those trees has required specialist skills. This is mainly because of the challenges of successfully integrating large trees into the urban environment and the risks involved in working...
Modern Arboriculture
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Trees in Towns and Cities
This is the first book on the history of trees in Britain’s towns and cities and the people who have planted and cared for them. It is a highly readable and authoritative account of the trees in our urban landscapes from the Romans to the present day, including public parks, private gardens, streets, cemeteries and many other open spaces. It charts how our appreciation of urban trees and woodland has evolved into our modern understanding of the many environmental, economic and social benefits of our urban forests. A description is also given of the various threats to these trees over the centuries, such as pollution damage during the Industrial Revolution and the recent ravages of Dutch el...
Arboriculture
This text is a comprehensive, analytical, and logically organized guide offering a strong scientific and technical background for training and practice in the field of arboriculture. The third edition represents a complete revision and update to reflect the latest trends in plant selection and maintenance practices and evaluate them based on the most recent research and experience. All aspects of tree, shrub and vine care are covered, including plant structure and function, plant selection, site selection and preparation, climatic influences, transplantation, water/soil/nutrient management, environmental hazards, diseases, insects, and IPM (Integrated Pest Management).
Arboriculture
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A-Z of Tree Terms
"The A-Z of Tree Terms is for everyone in Britain with a serious interest in trees. It contains over 3000 entries, many on the staples of arboriculture: tree physiology and management, tree mechanics and hazard, trees and development, soil properties and building subsidence, and planning and legal matters. Some are in the closely related fields of forestry, fruit tree culture, plant propagation, garden design, historic landscape and building design. And others are on the natural environment and on climate change. A-Z of Tree Terms is a primer for arboricultural consultants and allied professionals, and will be interesting and useful for anyone who owns trees, is affected by them or just likes them.'"--NHBS website.
The Art and Science of Practical Rigging
"An advanced training series that requires the user to have already mastered basic climbing skills (or aerial lift operation) and cutting techniques. This series begins with the basic methods for hardware selection and use, knot tying, and limb removal, and advances to compound rigging techniques and methods for removing heavy wood."--Back cover of accompanying book.
