13. Trees in the Urban Environment
- Julian Evans OBE BSc, PhD, DSc, FICFor
Published Online: 21 JAN 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470757062.ch13
Copyright © 2001 Blackwell Science Ltd
Book Title
The Forests Handbook, Volume 1: An Overview of Forest Science
Additional Information
How to Cite
Nilsson, K., Randrup, T. B. and Wandall, B. M. (2008) Trees in the Urban Environment, in The Forests Handbook, Volume 1: An Overview of Forest Science (ed J. Evans), Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470757062.ch13
Editor Information
T.H. Huxley School of Environment, Earth Sciences and Engineering, Imperial College of Science, The University of London
Publication History
- Published Online: 21 JAN 2008
- Published Print: 18 JAN 2001
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780632048212
Online ISBN: 9780470757062
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- urban environment;
- woodlands;
- urban forest;
- urban growing conditions;
- stress factors
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Introduction
Definitions
Urban Growing Conditions
Urban Characteristics/Environment Analysed
Amenity Values/Benefits of Urban Forests and Trees
Environmental Aspects
Threats to Green Areas
Planning and Management of Urban Green Areas
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References