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Urban Forest Acoustics
Springer 2007; US$ 129.99Intended for those concerned with environmental management, noise control, and urban forestry, this book investigates noise control in urban environments. It covers topics, such as: dendrological characteristics of trees; factors affecting sound propagation in forest belts; economic aspects related to the value of urban trees; and more. more...
Linking Restoration and Ecological Succession
Springer 2007; US$ 69.99Examines the roles of disturbance ecology, landscape ecology, ecological assembly, invasion biology, ecosystem health, and historical ecology in habitat restoration, and puts forward an argument that restoration within a successional context best incorporates and utilizes the lessons from each of these disciplines. more...
Pine Wilt Disease
Springer 2008; US$ 159.99The pinewood nematode (PWN), Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, the causal agent of pine wilt disease (PWD), is a serious pest and pathogen of forest tree species, in particular among the genus Pinus. It was first reported from Japan in the beginning of the XXth century, where it became the major ecological catastrophe of pine forests, with losses reaching... more...
Ecology of Tidal Freshwater Swamps of the Southeastern United States
Springer 2007; US$ 209.99Studies tidal freshwater swamps, unique wetland systems that are especially vulnerable to human development and climate change. This book provides coverage of hydrological processes, community organization, and stress physiology of freshwater, and tidally influenced land-margin forests of the southeastern United States. more...
The Forest and the City
Springer 2008; US$ 79.99Amsterdamse Bos, Bois de Boulogne, Epping Forest, Grunewald, ZoniAnwoud; throughout history, cities in Europe and elsewhere have developed close relationships with nearby woodland areas. In some cases, cities have even developed a" and in some cases are promoting a" a distinct a forest identitya (TM). This book introduces the rich heritage... more...
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs
MobileReference.com 2008; US$ 9.99The Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs describes and illustrates over 2,000 varieties. With Over 30,000 color photographs, this encyclopedia is for every naturalist from the novice to the experienced observer. Information about over 2,000 trees and shrubs. Over 30,000 color photographs. Intuitive navigation: . List of all plants by their common name.... more...
Tree and Forest Measurement
Springer 2009; US$ 47.99Forests must be measured, if they are to be managed and conserved properly. This book describes the principles of modern forest measurement, whether using simple, hand-held equipment or sophisticated satellite imagery. more...
The Urban Tree Book
Crown Publishing Group 2009; US$ 23.00Open The Urban Tree Book and discover the joys of forest trekking--right in your city or town. This first-of-a-kind field guide introduces readers to the trees on their block, in neighborhood parks, and throughout the urban landscape. Unlike traditional tree guides with dizzying numbers of woodland species, The Urban Tree Book explores nature in... more...
Eyewitness Companions: Trees
Dorling Kindersley 2005; US$ 25.00From identification and anatomy to commercial exploitation and conservation, this is an essential guide to more than 500 species of trees from around the world Specially commissioned illustrations and photographs Written by experts in each fieldUsing the award winning design of the Eyewitness Travel Guides, Eyewitness Companions are the ultimate... more...









