Urban Forest Acoustics
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Description for Urban Forest Acoustics
Hardback. Trees can reduce noise by sound reflection and absorption. This book brings together the widely scattered literature on noise abatement by urban trees. It is of interest to those concerned with environmental management, noise control, and urban forestry. It is also a source of information for environmental managers, foresters, and students. Num Pages: 181 pages, 109 black & white illustrations, 33 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 449.
In general, trees are viewed as admired symbolic individuals, producing rec- ational, spiritual and emotional rejuvenation. Their lifespan can far exceed that of humans. Planting a tree is a singular act of faith in the future, c- ating a legacy for the community members who will follow. The presence of trees in an urban area has been a reality for several centuries. Beautiful trees in urban plazas are synonymous with a high sense of community and civic pride. Trees signi?cantly enhance the landscaping and appearance of the built environment. City trees improve several architectural and engineering functions, prov- ing a ... Read more
In general, trees are viewed as admired symbolic individuals, producing rec- ational, spiritual and emotional rejuvenation. Their lifespan can far exceed that of humans. Planting a tree is a singular act of faith in the future, c- ating a legacy for the community members who will follow. The presence of trees in an urban area has been a reality for several centuries. Beautiful trees in urban plazas are synonymous with a high sense of community and civic pride. Trees signi?cantly enhance the landscaping and appearance of the built environment. City trees improve several architectural and engineering functions, prov- ing a ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
181
Condition
New
Number of Pages
181
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540307839
SKU
V9783540307839
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Ref
99-15
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