Urban trees and greenspace in a changing climate [electronic resource].

ISBN:

9781774078457

Title:

Author:

Wafullah, Nekesah T.

Personal Author:

Wafullah, Nekesah T.

Publication Information:

Ashland : Delve Publishing, 2020.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (265 p.)

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Contents:

Cover -- Copyright -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Abbreviations -- Acknowledgement -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Urban Areas -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Urban Area And Urbanization -- Chapter 2 Urban Greenspaces as Urban spaces -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Qualities of A Successful Urban Greenspace -- Chapter 3 Urban Trees -- 3.1 Benefits of Urban Trees -- 3.2 Barriers To Promotion Of Urban Trees -- 3.3 Solutions To Urban Trees Development Barriers -- Chapter 4 Planning for Urban Trees and Green Spaces -- 4.1 Introduction

4.2 Urban Tree Planting Guidelines -- Chapter 5 Tree Health -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Causes of Ill Health In Trees -- 5.3 Features of Ill Health on Trees -- 5.4 Interpretation of Symptoms -- 5.5 Making A Diagnosis -- 5.6 Problems In Linking Symptoms To Causes -- 5.7 Color Plates -- 5.8 Importance Of Information And Recommendations on Tree Safety -- 5.9 Preventing The Introduction And Spread of Tree Pests and Diseases -- Chapter 6 Tree Inventories and GIS in Urban Forestry -- 6.1 Tree Inventories -- 6.2 Geographic Information Systems -- Chapter 7 Guide for Policy Makers on Urban Trees

7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 The 12 Principles -- Chapter 8 Urban Trees and Greenspace in a Changing Climate -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Urban Forest Management -- 8.3 Pests and Diseases Threatening Urban Trees Under A Changing Climate -- 8.4 Impact Of Climate Change on Urban Trees Pests and Diseases -- 8.5 Limitations Of Biosecurity Legislation Under Climate Change -- 8.6 Climate Change And Creative Opportunities Associated With Planting Design -- Chapter 9 Urban Greenspaces Initiatives Case Studies -- 9.1 Overview -- 9.2 Changing The Minds Of People In The Karura Forest In Nairobi

9.3 People's Power Brings Back Bangkok Green And Blue -- 9.4 Singapore, Green And Biodiverse City -- 9.5 Beijing's Afforestation -- 9.6 Partnership In Halifax For Sustainability -- 9.7 Reviving The Vision Of A "Greene Countrie Towne" In Philadelphia -- 9.8 Ancient Sonian Forest In Brussels -- Annex -- References -- Index -- Back Cover

Local Note:

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Subject Term:

Trees in cities.

Climatic changes.

Climate Change

Arbres dans les villes.

Climat -- Changements.

climate change.

Climatic changes

Trees in cities

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2020

Publication Information:

Ashland : Delve Publishing, 2020.

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Summary

Cities that pride in only huge concreate structures deny the citizens the benefits of greenspaces. City planning should add green space establishment and maintenance as an important aspect in maintaining a healthy and scenic city. This can be achieved by following simple guidelines in policy, establishment and maintenance. This book shows some policy measures that would encourage participation in funding, establishment and maintain ace of urban greenspaces. The guidelines also show step by step on how to choose greenspace sites, types of trees to choose, establishment and maintenance. The book also provides case studies of restored and maintained green spaces after years of destruction through grabbing and neglect. Green spaces are important for healthy urban community; therefore, each urban authority should aim at providing sufficient greenspaces.

Author Notes

A skilled agriculture expert with extensive knowledge in project management, agricultural energy, various forms of fertilizer, their production, marketing, application regimes and policies; business development management services; cross border fertilizer trade policies; product registration and efficacy trials and assessment; legume production and marketing aspects; food safety advocacy and policy issues; partnerships in businesses; youth, and women empowerment, and volunteerism. She is adept at project planning and strategic management as well as creating simple solutions to complex problems. As mentorship is one of her key areas, she has dedicated time to journey with high school and college students advocating for better performance in Agricultural sciences. She writes and edits agricultural books and loves watching movies, cooking, baking, networking, reading and dancing during her free time. She is also a food and fashion enthusiast. Nekesah holds an M Sc. Agricultural and Applied Economics degree from the University of Nairobi with a major in International Trade and Policy