Author: Mark Johnston
Publisher: Windgather Press
ISBN: 1909686654
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
This is the first book on the history of trees in Britain’s towns and cities and the people who have planted and cared for them. It is a highly readable and authoritative account of the trees in our urban landscapes from the Romans to the present day, including public parks, private gardens, streets, cemeteries and many other open spaces. It charts how our appreciation of urban trees and woodland has evolved into our modern understanding of the many environmental, economic and social benefits of our urban forests. A description is also given of the various threats to these trees over the centuries, such as pollution damage during the Industrial Revolution and the recent ravages of Dutch elm disease. Central and local government initiatives are examined together with the contribution of civic and amenity societies. However, this historical account is not just a catalogue of significant events but gives a deeper analysis by exploring fundamental issues such as who owned those treed landscapes, why they were created and who had access to them. The book concludes with the fascinating story of how trees have contributed to efforts to improve urban conditions through various ‘visions of urban green’ such as the model villages, garden cities, garden suburbs and the new towns. Studies in garden and landscape history have often been preoccupied with those belonging to the rich and powerful. This book focuses particularly on working people and the extent to which they have been able to enjoy urban trees and greenspace. It will appeal to a general readership, especially those with an interest in garden history, heritage landscapes and the natural and built environment. Its meticulous referencing will also ensure it is much appreciated by students and academics pursuing further reading and research. It is written by an internationally renowned arboriculturist who combines a passion for trees with a sound understanding of British social and cultural history.
Trees in Towns and Cities
Author: Mark Johnston
Publisher: Windgather Press
ISBN: 1909686654
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
This is the first book on the history of trees in Britain’s towns and cities and the people who have planted and cared for them. It is a highly readable and authoritative account of the trees in our urban landscapes from the Romans to the present day, including public parks, private gardens, streets, cemeteries and many other open spaces. It charts how our appreciation of urban trees and woodland has evolved into our modern understanding of the many environmental, economic and social benefits of our urban forests. A description is also given of the various threats to these trees over the centuries, such as pollution damage during the Industrial Revolution and the recent ravages of Dutch elm disease. Central and local government initiatives are examined together with the contribution of civic and amenity societies. However, this historical account is not just a catalogue of significant events but gives a deeper analysis by exploring fundamental issues such as who owned those treed landscapes, why they were created and who had access to them. The book concludes with the fascinating story of how trees have contributed to efforts to improve urban conditions through various ‘visions of urban green’ such as the model villages, garden cities, garden suburbs and the new towns. Studies in garden and landscape history have often been preoccupied with those belonging to the rich and powerful. This book focuses particularly on working people and the extent to which they have been able to enjoy urban trees and greenspace. It will appeal to a general readership, especially those with an interest in garden history, heritage landscapes and the natural and built environment. Its meticulous referencing will also ensure it is much appreciated by students and academics pursuing further reading and research. It is written by an internationally renowned arboriculturist who combines a passion for trees with a sound understanding of British social and cultural history.
Publisher: Windgather Press
ISBN: 1909686654
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
This is the first book on the history of trees in Britain’s towns and cities and the people who have planted and cared for them. It is a highly readable and authoritative account of the trees in our urban landscapes from the Romans to the present day, including public parks, private gardens, streets, cemeteries and many other open spaces. It charts how our appreciation of urban trees and woodland has evolved into our modern understanding of the many environmental, economic and social benefits of our urban forests. A description is also given of the various threats to these trees over the centuries, such as pollution damage during the Industrial Revolution and the recent ravages of Dutch elm disease. Central and local government initiatives are examined together with the contribution of civic and amenity societies. However, this historical account is not just a catalogue of significant events but gives a deeper analysis by exploring fundamental issues such as who owned those treed landscapes, why they were created and who had access to them. The book concludes with the fascinating story of how trees have contributed to efforts to improve urban conditions through various ‘visions of urban green’ such as the model villages, garden cities, garden suburbs and the new towns. Studies in garden and landscape history have often been preoccupied with those belonging to the rich and powerful. This book focuses particularly on working people and the extent to which they have been able to enjoy urban trees and greenspace. It will appeal to a general readership, especially those with an interest in garden history, heritage landscapes and the natural and built environment. Its meticulous referencing will also ensure it is much appreciated by students and academics pursuing further reading and research. It is written by an internationally renowned arboriculturist who combines a passion for trees with a sound understanding of British social and cultural history.
Trees in Towns II
Author: Chris Britt
Publisher:
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Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Contains the project's full report (644 p.) and 12 case studies of good or innovative practice and a mapping tool with tree survey geographic data.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Contains the project's full report (644 p.) and 12 case studies of good or innovative practice and a mapping tool with tree survey geographic data.
Trees in Towns
Author: Nuova Zelanda. Town and Country Planning Directorate
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Trees in towns
Author:
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Languages : en
Pages :
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Languages : en
Pages :
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Trees for Town and City Streets
Author: Furman Lloyd Mulford
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Category : Trees
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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Publisher:
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Category : Trees
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Shade-trees in Towns and Cities
Author: William Solotaroff
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Category : Shade trees
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
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Category : Shade trees
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Trees in Towns
Author: Francis Gibson Baily (Professor.)
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Category : Trees in cities
Languages : en
Pages :
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Category : Trees in cities
Languages : en
Pages :
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Trees in Towns
Author: Sylvia Allan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780477070737
Category : Trees in cities
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780477070737
Category : Trees in cities
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Street Trees
Author: Richard D. Schein
Publisher: Steve Parish
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
Publisher: Steve Parish
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
City Tree Planting
Author: T. Glenn Phillips
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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