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Tree roots in the built environment

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London TSO 2006Description: xviii, 488p. ill. 14cmISBN:
  • 9780117536203
  • 0117536202
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690.25 $2 18
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
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Book London Books 690.25 ROB (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 2 Available 30073711

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.