Urban and Community Forestry in the Northeast

About this book

Handbook encompassing all aspects of urban forestry. Chapters cover topics from legal, financial and managerial matters to the fundamentals of planting, maintaining, and recycling trees and green areas in cities and towns in the Northest and Middle Atlantic regions.

Contents

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Preface

1. The Origins of Urban Forestry; J. Koch
2. Understanding the Benefits and Costs of Urban Forest Ecosystems; D.J. Nowak, J.F. Dwyer
3. Laws and Ordinances; V.D. Merullo, M.V.D. Errico
4. Community Planning and the Natural Environment; W.F. Elmendorf
5. Planning and Design; S. Strom
6. Tree Inventory and Systematic Management; R.S. Wolowicz, M. Gera
7. Urban and Community Forestry Financing and Budgeting; R.L. Tate
8. Community Involvement in Urban Forestry Programs; J. Nichnadowicz
9. Soils: The Key to Successful Establishment of Urban Vegetation; G.A. Hawver, N.L. Bassuk
10. Selecting Trees for Community Landscapes; H. Gerhold, W. Porter
11. Guide to Selecting and Specifying Quality Nursery Stock; J. Sellmer, L. Kuhns
12. Planting and Maintenance; J.W. Consolloy
13. Pruning; R.M. Argent
14. Trees, Utilities, and Municipalities; R.F. Lee, R.S. Wolowicz
15. Tree Roots vs. Sidewalks and Sewers; W.R. Comery
16. Hazard Tree Inspection, Evaluation, and Management; E.T. Smiley, et al
17. Integrated Pest Management of Diseases and Insects; D. Smith-Fiola
18. Tree Appraisal: The Goal is Equity; J.B. Ingram
19. Leaf Composting; P.F. Strom, M.S. Finstein
20. Urban Tree Removal; D.F. Blair
21. Recycling Urban Tree Removals; E.A. Lempicki, E. Cesa
22. a. Tree City, USA; J. Rosenow, M. Yager. b. A Case Study of Paramus, New Jersey -- A A Tree City, USA Community; W.R. Comery
23. Attracting and Managing for Wildlife; K.E. Clark
24. Managing Urban Ecosystems: A Look to the Future of Urban Forestry; L. R. Neville

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