Urban And Community Forestry in the Northeast

by Kuser, John E.

• ISBN13: 9781402042881
• ISBN10: 1402042884
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-11-30
• Publisher: Springer Nature

Summary

This book is designed to be used as a textbook for Urban/Community Forestry courses and a handbook for Shade Tree Commissions, tree wardens, State and National Forestry Services, and professional societies. The chapters have been written by experts in each subfield who are active practitioners. Designed urban environments and community forests are the only structures that appreciate in size and value, whereas all other built structures depreciate. The quality of life and sense of community that comes from our urban and community forests is enhanced when we can derive benefits from the living landscape.

Author Biography

John Kuser has taught Urban Forestry, Dendrology, Forest Ecology and Silvics, Forest Genetics, and Introduction to the Forestry Profession at Cook College, Rutgers University, for 30 years. He has advised approximately 10 undergraduates per year, and 2-3 M.S. and Ph.D. candidates per year. His fields of interest include regional genetics of Atlantic White-cedar, Eastern White Pine, Coast Redwood and Dawn Redwood, on all of which he has published several papers each.

Table of Contents

Contributors

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Origins of urban forestry

Understanding the benefits and costs of urban forest ecosystems

Arboriculture law in the northeast

Tree ordinances

Using comprehensive planning to conserve the natural environment

Urban and community forestry: planning and design

Tree inventory and systematic management

Urban and community forestry financing and budgeting

Community involvement in urban forestry programs

Soils: the key to successful establishment of urban vegetation

Selecting trees for community landscapes

Guide to selecting and specifying nursery stock

Planting and maintenance

Pruning

Trees, utilities, and municipalities

Tree roots vs. sidewalks and sewers

Hazard tree inspection, evaluation, and management

Integrated pest management

Tree appraisal: the goal is equity

Leaf composting

Urban tree romovals

Recycling urban tree removals

Tree city USA

A case study of Paramus, New Jersey: a "tree city USA" community

Attracting and managing for wildlife

Managing urban ecosystems: A look to the future of urban forestry

Index

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