Tree roots in the built environment
Roberts, John
Tree roots in the built environment - London TSO 2006 - xviii, 488p. ill. 14cm.
Introduction -- Soil conditions and roots -- The growth and function of roots -- Urban soils for amenity trees -- Establishment of young trees -- Water supply and drought amelioration for amenity trees -- Coping with soil contamination -- Protecting trees during excavation -- Causes and control of damage to tree roots on construction sites -- Tree root damage to buildings -- Tree root damage to pavements and low-rise structures -- Tree root damage to sewers, drains and pipes -- Research needs and sustainability -- Glossary.
Provides a comprehensive and authoritative review of the many aspects of tree root biology including assessments of the effects of roots on man-made structures and vice-versa. Covers a broad range of practical issues and is specifically written to meet the needs of practitioners concerned with amenity trees.
9780117536203 0117536202
United Kingdom--
690.25 $2 18
Tree roots in the built environment - London TSO 2006 - xviii, 488p. ill. 14cm.
Introduction -- Soil conditions and roots -- The growth and function of roots -- Urban soils for amenity trees -- Establishment of young trees -- Water supply and drought amelioration for amenity trees -- Coping with soil contamination -- Protecting trees during excavation -- Causes and control of damage to tree roots on construction sites -- Tree root damage to buildings -- Tree root damage to pavements and low-rise structures -- Tree root damage to sewers, drains and pipes -- Research needs and sustainability -- Glossary.
Provides a comprehensive and authoritative review of the many aspects of tree root biology including assessments of the effects of roots on man-made structures and vice-versa. Covers a broad range of practical issues and is specifically written to meet the needs of practitioners concerned with amenity trees.
9780117536203 0117536202
United Kingdom--
690.25 $2 18