Urban and Community Forestry in the Northeast

Contributors.- Foreword.- Acknowledgements.- 1. Origins of urban forestry; H.D. Gerhold.- 2. Understanding the benefits and costs of urban forest ecosystems; D.J. Nowak, J.F. Dwyer.- 3. Arboriculture law in the northeast; V.D. Merullo.- 4. Tree ordinances; M.V. D'Errico.- 5. Using comprehensive planning to conserve the natural environment; W.F. Elmendorf.- 6. Urban and community forestry: planning and design; S. Strom.- 7. Tree inventory and systematic management; R.S. Wolowicz, M. Gera.- 8. Urban and community forestry financing and budgeting; R.L. Tate.- 9. Community involvement in urban forestry programs; J. Nichnadowicz.- 10. Soils: the key to successful establishment of urban vegetation; G.A. Hawver, N.L. Bassuk.- 11. Selecting trees for community landscapes; H.D. Gerhold, W. Porter.- 12. Guide to selecting and specifying nursery stock; J. Sellmer, L. Kuhns.- 13. Planting and maintenance; J.W. Consolloy.- 14. Pruning; D.L. Johnson.- 15. Trees, utilities, and municipalities; R.F. Lee, R.S. Wolowicz.- 16. Tree roots vs. sidewalks and sewers; W.R. Comery.- 17. Hazard tree inspection, evaluation, and management; E.T. Smiley et al.- 18. Integrated pest management; D. Smith-Fiola.- 19. Tree appraisal: the goal is equity; J.B. Ingram.- 20. Leaf composting; P.F. Strom, M.S. Finstein.- 21. Urban tree romovals; D.F. Blair.- 22. Recycling urban tree removals; E.A. Lempicki, E. Cesa.- 23. Tree city USA; J. Rosenow, M. Yager.- 24. A case study of Paramus, New Jersey: a 'tree city USA' community; W.R. Comery.- 25. Attracting and managing for wildlife; K.E. Clark.- 26. Managing urban ecosystems: A look to the future of urban forestry; L.R. Neville.- Index.-