The Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan
Author : JEA-John Easthope & Associates
Publisher :
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 24,72 MB
Release : 1995
Category :
ISBN :
Author : JEA-John Easthope & Associates
Publisher :
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 24,72 MB
Release : 1995
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Prospect Park Landscape Management Office
Publisher :
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,1 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Forest management
ISBN :
Author : John Parker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 24,16 MB
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1351923501
With increased public attention focused on the environment and government legislation on competition, landscape managers are coming under increasing pressure to adopt a more disciplined analytical approach to their work. Landscape Management and Maintenance will help you to set objectives for the use of your land, your manpower and your resources. The authors draw on their wide experience of different types of landscape management to give you clear examples of the methods and alternatives. At each stage they emphasise how to make cost effective choices, and achieve the best value for money.
Author : James R. Feucht
Publisher : Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 39,3 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
Author : Ann Marie VanDerZanden
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 23,67 MB
Release : 2010-11-05
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0470880422
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.
Author : John Parker
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 37,14 MB
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 135192351X
With increased public attention focused on the environment and government legislation on competition, landscape managers are coming under increasing pressure to adopt a more disciplined analytical approach to their work. Landscape Management and Maintenance will help you to set objectives for the use of your land, your manpower and your resources. The authors draw on their wide experience of different types of landscape management to give you clear examples of the methods and alternatives. At each stage they emphasise how to make cost effective choices, and achieve the best value for money.
Author : Abd Haris Shamsudin
Publisher :
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 32,87 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Grounds maintenance
ISBN : 9789673634538
Author : Ann Fowler Rhodes
Publisher :
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 42,73 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Independence National Historical Park (Philadelphia, Pa.)
ISBN :
Author : Douglas Kent
Publisher :
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,88 MB
Release : 2017-03-09
Category :
ISBN : 9780692800263
California Friendly® is California's future. Water reliability is dependent on using water wisely. We need to create sustainable gardens that rely on less water. This maintenance guide will help you support California's future:*Uncover the secrets of efficient irrigation.*Explore the techniques for irrigating with recycled water.*Get the maintenance tips for hundreds of California Friendly® plants.*Discover the methods and means of managing weed and pest infestations.*Learn how to maintain rainwater capture opportunities.This book has been written for every landscaper, gardener and land manager in Southern California. It has been produced by the very first collaboration between three Southern California organizations, LADWP, MWD and SoCalGas. Grab a copy--they are free--use the information in your garden and help us create a beautiful, thriving and sustainable future.
Author : April Philips
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 27,16 MB
Release : 2013-05-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1118330234
A comprehensive overview of edible landscapes complete with more than 300 full-color photos and illustrations Designing Urban Agriculture is about the intersection of ecology, design, and community. Showcasing projects and designers from around the world who are forging new paths to the sustainable city through urban agriculture landscapes, it creates a dialogue on the ways to invite food back into the city and pave a path to healthier communities and environments. This full-color guide begins with a foundation of ecological principles and the idea that the food shed is part of a city's urban systems network. It outlines a design process based on systems thinking and developed for a lifecycle or regenerative-based approach. It also presents strategies, tools, and guidelines that enable informed decisions on planning, designing, budgeting, constructing, maintaining, marketing, and increasing the sustainability of this re-invented cityscape. Case studies demonstrate the environmental, economic, and social value of these landscapes and reveal paths to a greener and healthier urban environment. This unique and indispensable guide: Details how to plan, design, fund, construct, and leverage the sustainability aspects of the edible landscape typology Covers over a dozen typologies including community gardens, urban farms, edible estates, green roofs and vertical walls, edible school yards, seed to table, food landscapes within parks, plazas, streetscapes and green infrastructure systems and more Explains how to design regenerative edible landscapes that benefit both community and ecology and explores the connections between food, policy, and planning that promote viable food shed systems for more resilient communities Examines the integration of management, maintenance, and operations issues Reveals how to create a business model enterprise that addresses a lifecycle approach