Trees are now in the public eye as never before. The threat of tree diseases, the felling of street trees, and the challenge of climate change are just some of the issues that have put trees in the media spotlight. At the same time, the trees in our parks, gardens, and streets are a vital resource that can deliver environmental, social, and economic benefits that make our towns and cities attractive, green, and healthy places. Ever since Roman times when amenity trees were first planted in Britain, caring for those trees has required specialist skills. This is mainly because of the challenges of successfully integrating large trees into the urban environment and the risks involved in working with them, often at height and in close proximity to people, buildings and roads. But who are the people with the specialist expertise to care for our amenity trees? While professionals such as horticulturists, landscape architects, conservationists and foresters have a role to play, it is the arboriculturists who are the ‘tree experts’. For centuries arboriculture was often synonymous with forestry or considered an aspect of horticulture, until it emerged in the nineteenth century as a separate discipline. There are now some 22,000 people employed in Britain’s arboricultural industry, including practical tree surgeons and arborists, local authority tree officers, and arboricultural consultants. This is the first book to trace the history of Britain’s professional tree experts, from the Roman arborator to the modern chartered arboriculturist. It also discusses the influences from continental Europe and North America that have helped to shape British arboriculture over the centuries. The Tree Experts will have particular appeal to those interested in the natural and built environment, heritage landscapes, social history, and the history of gardening.

In our urban forests and designed landscapes, trees stand as the most important and resilient green elements. Arboricultural Practices by Lindsey Purcell is an essential guide for all green professionals—including arboricultural consultants, arborists, urban foresters, landscape architects, landscape contractors and tree owners and managers—offering comprehensive insights into aligning arboricultural practices with urban forestry initiatives and sustainability goals. Drawing from over 40 years of experience and an extensive body of work, Purcell shares practical knowledge and best practices for the industry, distilled from his career as a tree-care professional and educator. This textbook is especially tailored for instructors and students, covering a wide range of topics essential for the next generation of arborists and urban foresters. The book covers all aspects of arboriculture from the fundamentals of tree growth and development to essential management practices. It follows the tree from selection in the nursery to planting and aftercare through such routine practices as pruning, fertilization, support systems, and plant health care. Arboricultural Practices is a comprehensive resource for academic and professional applications.

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In this premier history of how the long-standing love of trees on this continent evolved into the profession of arboriculture, Campana (emeritus; botany, forest pathology, and forest resources, U. of Maine) discusses its historical roots in American parks, horticultural societies, and gardens; and such topics as the introduction of woody plants; Arbor Day; tree expert companies; tree pruning, transplanting, and surgery; and his specialty, Dutch elm disease. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Many arborists learn tree work practices without fully understanding the biological and physiological principles behind them. However, outcomes for the health and longevity of trees are greatly improved when an arborist understands the science behind the care of tree root systems and crowns. In Applied Tree Biology, Drs. Hirons and Thomas draw upon their decades of experience in the laboratory, classroom, and the field – as well as the expertise of distinguished contributors to this volume – to provide those responsible for tree care with the scientific information that informs best practices for planting, pruning, soil decompaction, irrigation, and much more. Takes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating knowledge from plant biology, physiology, arboriculture, ecology, and more Provides a systematic presentation of fundamental tree biology and the scientific principles informing high quality tree care Presents accessible scientific information and best practices that help promote the health and longevity of trees Reflects the authors’ decades of experience as tree biology researchers and educators, as well as their years of professional experience across the globe Applied Tree Biology is an indispensable source of practical, succinct information on tree biology, physiology, and ecology for professionals and interested amateurs involved with the care of trees. Arborists, foresters, and horticulturists at all stages of their careers will find this text particularly useful.