The Forest and the City - The Cultural Landscape of Urban Woodland (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)

Amsterdamse Bos, Bois de Boulogne, Epping Forest, Grunewald, Zonienwoud; throughout history, cities in Europe and elsewhere have developed close relationships with nearby woodland areas. In some cases, cities have even developed - and in some cases are promoting - a distinct 'forest identity'. This book introduces the rich heritage of these city forests as cultural landscapes, and shows that cities and forests can be mutually beneficial. Essential reading for students and researchers interested in urban sustainability and urban forestry, this book also has much wider appeal. For with city forests playing an increasingly important role in local government sustainability programs, it provides an important reference for those involved in urban planning and decision making, public affairs and administration, and even public health. From providers of livelihoods to healthy recreational environments, and from places of inspiration and learning to a source of conflict, the book presents examples of city forests from around the world. These cases clearly illustrate how the social and cultural development of towns and forests has often gone hand in hand. They also reveal how better understanding of city forests as distinct cultural and social phenomena can help to strengthen synergies both between cities and forests, and between urban society and nature.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2008
First published:	2008
Authors:	Cecil C. Konijnendijk
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	246
Edition:	2008 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4020-8370-9
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Primary industries > Forestry & related industries
LSN:	1-4020-8370-X
Barcode:	9781402083709

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