Tree roots in the built environment

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Tree roots in the built environment

John Roberts, Nick Jackson, Mark Smith

(Research for amenity trees, No.8)

TSO, c2006

  • : pbk

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Formerly CIP

Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This publication sets out a comprehensive review of tree root biology and covers a broad range of practical issues that need to be considered in order to grow trees successfully in our towns and cities and to realise the significant benefits they provide in built environments. Topics covered include: soil condition and roots; improving tree root growth in urban soils; water supply and drought amelioration for amenity trees; coping with soil contamination; protecting trees during excavation and good trenching practice; control of damage to tree roots on construction sites; tree root damage to buildings and pavements, sewers, drains and pipes; research needs and sustainability issues.

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  • NCID
    BA90049157
  • ISBN
    • 9780117536203
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xviii, 488 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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