Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Land use, Urban
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Urban Soils Assessment Guide
Author: Urban Soils
Author: Phillip J. CraulPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471189039
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
The soil which is found in large cities offer distinctive challenges to the landscape architect or horticulturist responsible for maintaining these urban plantings. Often compacted, contaminated, or otherwise unsuitable for use in major landscape projects, these soils require practical methods which can insure a successful outcome of a landscape project. This applications-oriented, introductory reference addresses numerous topics in the field of urban soil science.
Urban Soils
Author: Andrew W. RatePublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030873161
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 451
Book Description
This textbook addresses the increasing trend in urbanization of the world’s population and its relation with urban soils. Written by active practitioners of university level teaching and research, this book is designed primarily as an educational text, while it also provides readers with an authoritative gateway to the primary literature. It includes explicit coverage of spatial and statistical (multivariate) techniques and case studies to illustrate key concept, and to support practical guidance in issues such as data collection and analysis. The authors reflect current developments in research and urban trends. In China, for example, the proportion of the population living in cities increased from 13% in 1950 to 45% in 2010 (World Bank data). Australia is one of the world's top ten urbanised countries with population greater than ten million, with approximately 90% of its population living in cities, mainly along Australia's coast. The most rapidly urbanising populations are currently in nations of the African continent. Soils in urban areas have multiple functions which are becoming more valued by urban communities: soils supply water, nutrients and physical support for urban plant and animal communities (parks, reserves, gardens), and are becoming increasingly valued for growing food. Soils may be used for building foundations, or as building materials themselves. Urban hydrology relies on the existence of unsealed soils for aquifer protection and flood control. This volume presents the importance of urban ecosystems and the impacts of global change. It examines pedogenesis of urban soils: natural materials affected by urban phenomena, and natural processes acting on urban materials, including an examination of different climatic zones. There is a focus on soils formed on landfill, reclaimed land, dredge spoils as well as soil-related changes in urban geomorphology. There is plenty of discussion on urban soil as a source and sink as well as soil geochemistry and health. The book is intended primarily as a text for upper-level undergraduate, and postgraduate (Masters) students. It will also be invaluable as a resource for professionals such as researchers, environmental regulators, and environmental consultants.
The Urban Soil Guide
Author: Anna PaltsevaPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3031507770
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Building Soils for Better Crops
Author: Fred MagdoffPublisher: Sare
ISBN: 9781888626131
Category : Humus
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
"'Published by the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, with funding from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture."
Trees in the Urban Landscape
Author: Peter J. TrowbridgePublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471392460
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
This hands-on guidebook provides practical, applied information on design considerations, site planning and understand-ing, plant selection, installation, and maintenance of trees in challenging urban environments.
Soil Screening Guidance
Author: Managing Urban Stormwater
Author: Landcom (Firm)Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975203033
Category : Construction industry
Languages : en
Pages : 511
Book Description
"This new edition of the 'Blue Book' provides updated guidance for local councils and practitioners for the design, construction and implementation of measures to improve stormwater management, primarily erosion and sediment control, during the construction-phase of urban development. "--Landcom website.
Evaluation of the Soil and Water Assessment Tool for Urban Stormwater Management
Author: Reid David ChristiansonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Urban & Community Forestry
Author: Craig William JohnsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description