Tree Roots In The Built Environment: Research For Amenity Trees 8

This first edition 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 realize the significant benefits they provide in built environments. Key features: Provides review of current technical background and advice on the impacts of trees on the surrounding built environment Focuses on a broad range of practical issues, specifically written to meet the needs of the practitioners concerned with amenity trees Part of the Research for Amenity Trees series also published by TSO. 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 tre