Urban and Community Forestry in the Northeast

Front Matter....Pages i-xxx
Origins of Urban Forestry....Pages 1-23
Understanding the Benefits and Costs of Urban Forest Ecosystems....Pages 25-46
Arboriculture Law in the Northeast....Pages 47-62
Tree Ordinances....Pages 63-78
Using Comprehensive Planning to Conserve the Natural Environment....Pages 79-98
Urban and Community Forestry: Planning and Design....Pages 99-117
Tree Inventory and Systematic Management....Pages 119-131
Urban and Community Forestry Financing and Budgeting....Pages 133-146
Community Involvement in Urban Forestry Programs....Pages 147-163
Soils: The Key to Successful Establishment of Urban Vegetation....Pages 165-182
Selecting Trees for Community Landscapes....Pages 183-198
Guide to Selecting and Specifying Nursery Stock....Pages 199-219
Planting and Maintenance....Pages 221-236
Pruning....Pages 237-247
Trees, Utilities, and Municipalities....Pages 249-260
Tree Roots versus Sidewalks and Sewers....Pages 261-276
Hazard Tree Inspection, Evaluation, and Management....Pages 277-294
Integrated Pest Management....Pages 295-322
Tree Appraisal: The Goal is Equity....Pages 323-347
Leaf Composting....Pages 349-376
Urban Tree Removals....Pages 377-398
Recycling Urban Tree Removals....Pages 399-417
Tree City USA....Pages 419-427
A Case Study of Paramus, New Jersey: A “Tree City USA” Community....Pages 429-436
Attracting and Managing for Wildlife....Pages 437-450
Managing Urban Ecosystems: A Look to the Future of Urban Forestry....Pages 451-465
Back Matter....Pages 467-487