Sustainable Landscape Management Design Construction and Maintenance 1st edition by Ann Marie VanDerZanden, Thomas Cook ISBN 0470480939 9780470480939

Sustainable Landscape Management Design Construction and Maintenance 1st edition by Ann Marie VanDerZanden, Thomas Cook ISBN 0470480939 9780470480939

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ISBN 10: 0470480939
ISBN 13: 9780470480939
Author:  Ann Marie VanDerZanden, Thomas Cook

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.

Sustainable Landscape Management: Design, Construction, and Maintenance 1st  Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Sustainability

Introduction

Historical Perspective

Emergence of the Sustainability Movement

Sustainable Landscapes

Summary

Study Questions

Suggested Reading

Chapter 2: Sustainable Landscape Design

Introduction

The Process of Sustainable Landscape Design

Selecting Plants to Increase Sustainability

Creating Aesthetically Pleasing Landscapes

Creating Functional Landscapes

Creating Landscapes That Meet Basic Human Physical and Cognitive Needs

Designing to Minimize Maintenance

Designing to Enhance a Landscape’s Short- and Long-Term Cost Effectiveness

Integrating Specialized Design Approaches to Maximize Short- and Long-Term Sustainability

Summary

Study Questions

Suggested Reading

Chapter 3: Sustainable Landscape Construction: Process, Irrigation Systems, and Hardscape Materials

Introduction

The Conventional Landscape Construction Process

A Sustainable Landscape Construction Process Alternative

Sustainable Irrigation Design and Installation Strategies

Sustainable Hardscape Materials

Summary

Study Questions

Suggested Reading

Chapter 4: Retrofitting Existing Landscapes for Sustainability

Introduction

Site Analysis for Retrofitting

Identifying Opportunities to Improve Landscape Sustainability

Summary

Study Questions

Chapter 5: Ecosystem Development and Management in the Context of Sustainable Landscapes

Introduction

Sustainable Landscapes and Ecosystem Services

Historical Review of Ecological Design

How Landscapes Function as Ecosystems

Considerations in Designing a New Landscape Ecosystem

Establishment Strategies for a New Landscape Ecosystem

Management Strategies for a Landscape Ecosystem

Summary

Study Questions

Chapter 6: Environmental Issues

Introduction

Nutrient Leaching and Runoff

Pesticide Leaching and Runoff

Health Concerns Associated with Pesticides

Fish and Wildlife Issues Associated with Pesticides

Air Pollution Due to Power Equipment Emissions

Depletion of Water Resources

Sustainability and Environmental Rhetoric

Perspectives on Environmental Issues Regarding Pesticide Use

Summary

Study Questions

Chapter 7: Sustainable Soils for Landscapes

Introduction

Healthy Soils

Sustainable Options in Developing Soils for Landscapes

Managing Soils Sustainably

Summary

Study Questions

Chapter 8: Managing Trees, Shrubs, and Beds Sustainably

Introduction

Planting

Fertilization

Irrigation

Pruning

Managing the Waste Stream

Summary

Study Questions

Chapter 9: Lawns in Sustainable Landscapes

Introduction

Matching Grass Types to Climate in Theory and Practice

Impact of Grass Breeding Programs

Species for Sustainable Lawns

Sustainable Maintenance Strategies

Summary

Study Questions

Chapter 10: Sustainable Pest Management

Introduction

Definition of Integrated Pest Management

Components of Integrated Pest Management

Insect Control Strategies

Disease Control Strategies

Weed Control Strategies

Summary

Study Questions

Suggested Reading

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