Cook, Thomas W.

Sustainable landscape management: Design, construction and maintenance - New Jercy John Wiley & Sons 2011 - xiv, 232 Pages | Binding- Hard Bound |

The landscape industry is in the midst of major changes as the demand for environmentally responsible landscapes increases. This book offers a practical framework for the development of sustainable management strategies. Beginning with an overview of sustainable design and construction strategies, Sustainable Landscape Management focuses on key landscape management topics including ecosystem development, managing landscape beds, managing trees and shrubs, lawn care, and retro–fitting existing landscapes for sustainability, as it maps out a sound plan promoting green initiatives.

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (AR-LA)

INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY; SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE DESIGN; SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION; RETROFITTING EXISTING LANDSCAPES FOR SUSTAINABILITY; ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE; ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES; SUST

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