Tree Establishment in the Urban Environment
Michael Leers, University of Melbourne Introduction The urban environment maybe considered one of the harshest planting and growing environments (Apple yard, 2000, Craul,1993,Gilman,1993,Simpson,1981). The London Tree Officers Association expected a 50% tree replacement rate within their municipality as a result off ailed establishment or from damage/vandalism (Apple yard, 2000). Therefore,it is not surprising or uncommon to…
Read MoreINVESTIGATING THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE TREE ESTABLISHMENT IN THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT – A PROGRESS REPORT
Michael Leers, University of Melbourne A means of evaluating the establishment of street trees planted as advanced stock has been determined (Leers 2000). This was achieved through a literature review and a survey providing data that has undergone statistical analysis. The survey was based on 510 trees representing 21 species in three municipalities in metropolitan Melbourne,…
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