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Author : Anna Paltseva
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031507779
Author : Phillip J. Craul
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1992-11-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 047180598X
Presents essential information on the fundamental properties of soils and how they are affected under urban conditions. Coverage includes the physical, chemical and biological characterisitics of soil; how it can be classified, inventoried and mapped; urban soil properties; problems and solutions to many of the more common urban soils; methods of ameliorating compaction including other major drainage problems and much more. Contains over 150 illustrations.
Author : Maxine J. Levin,Kye-Hoon John Kim,Jean Louis Morel,Wolfgang Burghardt,Przemyslaw Charzynski,Richard K. Shaw
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3510654110
Author : Bryant C. Scharenbroch,Edgar Thomas Smiley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02
Category : Arboriculture
ISBN : 1943378126
Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9251055211
Soils are affected by human activities, such as industrial, municipal and agriculture, that often result in soil degradation and loss. In order to prevent soil degradation and to rehabilitate the potentials of degraded soils, reliable soil data are the most important prerequisites for the design of appropriate land-use systems and soil management practices as well as for a better understanding of the environment. The availability of reliable information on soil morphology and other characteristics obtained through examination and description of the soil in the field is essential, and the use of a common language is of prime importance. These guidelines, based on the latest internationally accepted systems and classifications, provide a complete procedure for soil description and for collecting field data. To help beginners, some explanatory notes are included as well as keys based on simple test and observations.--Publisher's description.
Author : Peter J. Trowbridge,Nina L. Bassuk
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004-02-09
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0471392464
This hands-on guidebook provides practical, applied information on design considerations, site planning and understand-ing, plant selection, installation, and maintenance of trees in challenging urban environments.
Author : Phillip J. Craul
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1999-03-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 0471189030
The soil which is found in large cities offer distinctive challenges to the landscape architect or horticulturist responsible for maintaining these urban plantings. Often compacted, contaminated, or otherwise unsuitable for use in major landscape projects, these soils require practical methods which can insure a successful outcome of a landscape project. This applications-oriented, introductory reference addresses numerous topics in the field of urban soil science.
Author : Andrew W. Rate
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030873165
This textbook addresses the increasing trend in urbanization of the world’s population and its relation with urban soils. Written by active practitioners of university level teaching and research, this book is designed primarily as an educational text, while it also provides readers with an authoritative gateway to the primary literature. It includes explicit coverage of spatial and statistical (multivariate) techniques and case studies to illustrate key concept, and to support practical guidance in issues such as data collection and analysis. The authors reflect current developments in research and urban trends. In China, for example, the proportion of the population living in cities increased from 13% in 1950 to 45% in 2010 (World Bank data). Australia is one of the world's top ten urbanised countries with population greater than ten million, with approximately 90% of its population living in cities, mainly along Australia's coast. The most rapidly urbanising populations are currently in nations of the African continent. Soils in urban areas have multiple functions which are becoming more valued by urban communities: soils supply water, nutrients and physical support for urban plant and animal communities (parks, reserves, gardens), and are becoming increasingly valued for growing food. Soils may be used for building foundations, or as building materials themselves. Urban hydrology relies on the existence of unsealed soils for aquifer protection and flood control. This volume presents the importance of urban ecosystems and the impacts of global change. It examines pedogenesis of urban soils: natural materials affected by urban phenomena, and natural processes acting on urban materials, including an examination of different climatic zones. There is a focus on soils formed on landfill, reclaimed land, dredge spoils as well as soil-related changes in urban geomorphology. There is plenty of discussion on urban soil as a source and sink as well as soil geochemistry and health. The book is intended primarily as a text for upper-level undergraduate, and postgraduate (Masters) students. It will also be invaluable as a resource for professionals such as researchers, environmental regulators, and environmental consultants.
Author : Georges Stoops
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780891189923
A revised guide to the study and of soil and regolith thin sections A specialized system of terms and concepts must be used to accurately and effectively distinguish and name the microscopic features of soils and regoliths. With a comprehensive, consistent terminology at their disposal, researchers may compare, store and discuss new data easily and with less risk of error. The second edition of Guidelines for Analysis and Description of Soil and Regolith Thin Sections has been assembled to address this need, offering a practical system of analysis and description to those working with soil and regolith materials. This essential resource includes: An introduction to micromorphology and its practice Guidelines for the study of thin sections Sections covering the various microscopic features of soils and regoliths Illustrative graphics and colour micrographs Suggested description schemes and data presentation tips By providing an economical, navigable system for the study and documentation of soils and regoliths, Guidelines for Analysis and Description of Soil and Regolith Thin Sections, second edition, offers invaluable guidance for soil scientists, geologists, ecologists, archaeologists and all those concerned with micromorphology.
Author : James Urban
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Reference
ISBN : MINN:31951D02584305M
"Up By Roots is a manual for landscape architects, architects, urban foresters, and planners who are designing, specifying, installing and managing trees in the built environment. Part One discusses basic soil science and tree biology and their relationship to healthy trees. Part Two explains the process of planning and implementing landscape designs to ensure healthy trees that can improve the quality of places where people live, work and play. The book contains numberous illustrations and data in graphic form to provide guidance in the design of healthy soils and trees."--Pub. desc.
Author : National Association of Counties Research Foundation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Soil conservation
ISBN : UOM:39015002016338
Author : Landcom (Firm)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Construction industry
ISBN : 0975203037
"This new edition of the 'Blue Book' provides updated guidance for local councils and practitioners for the design, construction and implementation of measures to improve stormwater management, primarily erosion and sediment control, during the construction-phase of urban development. "--Landcom website.
Author : Rattan Lal,B. A. Stewart
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781498770101
Globally, 30% of the world population lived in urban areas in 1950, 54% in 2016 and 66% projected by 2050. The most urbanized regions include North America, Latin America, and Europe. Urban encroachment depletes soil carbon and the aboveground biomass carbon pools, enhancing the flux of carbon from soil and vegetation into the atmosphere. Thus, urbanization has exacerbated ecological and environmental problems. Urban soils are composed of geological material that has been drastically disturbed by anthropogenic activities and compromised their role in the production of food, aesthetics of residential areas, and pollutant dynamics. Properties of urban soils are normally not favorable to plant growth—the soils are contaminated by heavy metals and are compacted and sealed. Therefore, the quality of urban soils must be restored to make use of this valuable resource for delivery of essential ecosystem services (e.g., food, water and air quality, carbon sequestration, temperature moderation, biodiversity). Part of the Advances in Soil Sciences Series, Urban Soils explains properties of urban soils; assesses the effects of urbanization on the cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and water and the impacts of management of urban soils, soil restoration, urban agriculture, and food security; evaluates ecosystem services provisioned by urban soils, and describes synthetic and artificial soils.
Author : Fiona Kennedy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Forest soils
ISBN : MINN:31951D020605229
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Soil surveys
ISBN : WISC:89101552875
