Description
Book SynopsisThis book is concerned with the growing and maintenance of trees from the point of view of ornament and amenity, whether they are in the town or the countryside. It includes details of such matters as spacing, transplanting, pruning, protection and safety, and provides valuable information on the identification and treatment of many of the diseases and insect pests that attack trees.
In addition the book covers such varying subjects as botanic gardens and arboreta, a summary of all the principal law cases which have been concerned with trees, arboricultural education and the choice of trees for urban areas. Intended for outdoor as well as indoor use, The Arboriculturalist''s Companion is written in a concise and readable form and is a book that no one who is responsible for trees can afford to be without.
The second edition of The Arboriculturalist''s Companion will be an indispensable reference for professional and weekend gardeners as well.
Trade Review"To my mind this book would be especially valuable to the enthusiasts, amateurs, agents, foresters and land-owners, all of whom need specialised arboricultural information from time to time."
Tree News "Mr James has rendered a very useful service .... should be regarded as [a] primer for use by entrants to the aboricultural profession and the environmentally concerned." Forestry
"Excellent ... the illustrations are clear and effective .... A valuable feature of the book is a section on legal aspects including important law cases." Outlook on Agriculture
Table of ContentsForeword x
Preface to the Second Edition xi
Acknowledgements for the Second Edition xii
Chapter 1. Introduction to Arboriculture 1
Chapter 2. The Planting and Care of Amenity Trees 6
Chapter 3. Transplanting Large Trees 23
Chapter 4. Tree Injuries and Protection 39
Chapter 5. Diseases and Pests 51
Chapter 6. Tree Surgery 71
Chapter 7. Felling and Stump Removal 94
Chapter 8. Safety in Arboriculture 102
Chapter 9. Street and Roadside Trees 107
Chapter 10. Trees and Urban Development 116
Chapter 11. Planting Industrial Waste 123
Chapter 12. Hedges, Screens and Shelter Belts 128
Chapter 13. Hedgerow Trees 138
Chapter 14. Avenues, Parks and Amenity Woods 143
Chapter 15. Trees and the Law 148
Chapter 16. Felling Licences 190
Chapter 17. Tree Preservation Orders 194
Chapter 18. Records and Labelling 198
Chapter 19. The Forestry Commission 202
Chapter 20. Arboricultural Education, Training and Research 211
Chapter 21. Organizations Concerned with Arboriculture 215
Chapter 22. Botanic Gardens, Arboreta and Pineta 219
Chapter 23. Books, Manuals and Periodicals 225
Chapter 24. Trees for Urban Areas 229
Appendix 237
Index 241
