Ann Marie Vanderzanden, Thomas W Cook

Sustainable Landscape Management

Design, Construction, and Maintenance

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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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The complete guide to the sustainable management of landscapes A must-have guide for anyone working with landscapes, Sustainable Landscape Management eases the transition of the landscape industry into a new era of green consciousness. Filled with examples that illustrate best practices, the book provides a practical framework for the development of sustainable management strategies from design to execution and, eventually, to maintenance in an effort to construct landscapes that function more efficiently and minimize the impact on the environment. Sustainable Landscape Management includes: * An overview of sustainable design and construction techniques as the basis for the maintenance and management of constructed landscapes * Coverage of ecosystem development, managing landscape beds, managing trees and shrubs, and lawn care * An entire chapter devoted to issues associated with the use of chemicals in landscape management * Guidance on retrofitting existing landscapes for sustainability Reshaping the landscape takes on more significance as society embraces a new value system for advancing environmentally friendly ideals. By following the management principles laid out in this book, readers will learn the key elements for building landscapes that integrate beauty and function to create a sustainable presence that extends well into the future.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons / Turner Publishing Company
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Dezember 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 236mm x 209mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 808g
• ISBN-13: 9780470480939
• ISBN-10: 0470480939
• Artikelnr.: 30630813

Autorenporträt

THOMAS W. COOK is Associate Professor Emeritus of Horticulture at Oregon State University. A frequent speaker at industry conferences, he gives lectures which emphasize turf and landscape with research and application responsibilities. ANN MARIE VANDERZANDEN, PhD, is a Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University. A frequent speaker at industry conferences and contributor to academic journals, she is coauthor of Mathematics for the Green Industry, published by Wiley, and Landscape Design: Theory and Application.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. Acknowledgments. About the Authors. Chapter 1 Introduction to
Sustainability. Introduction. Historical Perspective. Emergence of the
Sustainability Movement. Sustainable Landscapes. Summary. Study Questions.
Suggested Reading. Chapter 2 Sustainable Landscape Design. Introduction.
The Process of Sustainable Landscape Design. Selecting Plants to Increase
Sustainability. Creating Aesthetically Pleasing Landscapes. Creating
Functional Landscapes. Creating Landscapes that Meet Basic Human Physical
and Cognitive Needs. Designing to Minimize Maintenance. Designing to
Enhance a Landscape's Short- and Long-term Cost-Effectiveness. Integrating
Specialized Design Approaches to Maximize Short- and Long-term
Sustainability. Summary. Study Questions. Suggested Reading. Chapter 3
Sustainable Landscape Construction Process, Irrigation Systems and
Hardscape Materials. Introduction. The Conventional Landscape Construction
Process. A Sustainable Landscape Construction Process Alternative.
Sustainable Irrigation Design and Installation Strategies. Sustainable
Hardscape Materials. Summary. Study Questions. Suggested Reading. Chapter 4
Retrofitting Existing Landscapes for Sustainability. Introduction. Site
Analysis for Retrofitting. Identifying Opportunities to Improve Landscape
Sustainability. Summary. Study Questions. Chapter 5 Ecosystem Development
and Management in the Context of Sustainable Landscapes. Introduction.
Sustainable Landscapes and Ecosystem Services. Historical Review of
Ecological Design. How Landscapes Function as Ecosystems. Considerations in
Designing a New Landscape Ecosystem. Establishment Strategies for a New
Landscape Ecosystem. Management Strategies for a Landscape Ecosystem.
Summary. Study Questions. Chapter 6 Environmental Issues. Introduction.
Nutrient Leaching and Runoff. Pesticide Leaching and Runoff. Health
Concerns Associated With Pesticides. Fish and Wildlife Issues Associated
With Pesticides. Air Pollution Due to Power Equipment Emissions. Depletion
of Water Resources. Sustainability and Environmental Rhetoric. Perspectives
on Environmental Issues Regarding Pesticide Use. Summary. Study Questions.
Chapter 7 Sustainable Soils for Landscapes. Introduction. Healthy Soils.
Sustainable Options in Developing Soils for Landscapes. Managing Soils
Sustainably. Summary. Study Questions. Chapter 8 Managing Trees, Shrubs and
Beds Sustainably. Introduction. Planting. Fertilization. Irrigation.
Pruning. Managing the Waste Stream. Summary. Study Questions. Chapter 9
Lawns in Sustainable Landscapes. Introduction. Matching Grass Types to
Climate in Theory and Practice. Impact of Grass Breeding Programs. Species
for Sustainable Lawns. Sustainable Maintenance Strategies. Summary. Study
Questions. Chapter 10 Sustainable Pest Management. Introduction. Definition
of Integrated Pest Management. Components of Integrated Pest Management.
Insect Control Strategies. Disease Control Strategies. Weed Control
Strategies. Summary. Study Questions. Suggested Reading. References. Index.