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Street Trees in Britain - A History (Paperback)
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Street Trees in Britain - A History (Paperback)
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The trees which line many of the streets in our towns and cities
can often be regarded as part of a heritage landscape. Despite the
difficult conditions of an urban environment, these trees may live
for 100 years or more and represent 'living history' in the midst
of our modern streetscapes. This is the first book on the history
of Britain's street trees and it gives a highly readable,
authoritative and often amusing account of their story, from the
tree-lined promenades of the seventeenth century to the majestic
boulevards that grace some of our modern city centres. The impact
of the Victorian street tree movement is examined, not only in the
major cities but also in the rapidly developing suburbs that
continued to expand through the twentieth century. There are
fascinating descriptions of how street trees have helped to improve
urban conditions in spa towns and seaside resorts and also in
visionary initiatives such as the model villages, garden cities,
garden suburbs and new towns. While much of the book focuses on the
social and cultural history of our street trees, the last three
chapters look at the practicalities of how these trees have been
engineered into concrete landscapes. This includes the many threats
to street trees over the years, such as pollution, conflict with
urban infrastructure, pests and diseases and what is probably the
greatest threat in recent times - the dramatic growth in car
ownership. Street Trees in Britain will have particular appeal to
those interested in heritage landscapes, urban history and the
natural and built environment. Some of its themes were introduced
in the author's previous work, the widely acclaimed Trees in Towns
and Cities: A History of British Urban Arboriculture.
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