The forest and the city: the cultural landscape of urban woodland

Amsterdamse Bos, Bois de Boulogne, Epping Forest, Grunewald, Zoniënwoud; throughout history, cities in Europe and elsewhere have developed close relationships with nearby woodland areas. In some cases, cities have even developed – and in some cases are promoting – a distinct ‘forest identity’. This book introduces the rich heritage of these city forests as cultural landscapes, and showsthat cities and forests can be mutually beneficial. Essential reading for students and researchers interested in urban sustainability and urban forestry, this book also has much wider appeal. For with city forests playing an increasingly important role in local government sustainability programs, it provides an important reference for those involved in urban planning and decision making, public affairs and administration, and even public health. First comprehensive book on city forests as cultural-historical phenomenon in Europe Insight inurban forestry as 'testing ground' for changing relationships between forestry, natural resource management, and society Truly European overview based on state-of-the-art of science and practice Will help understand changing relationships between forests, nature and urbanising society INDICE: Preface.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Spiritual Forest.- 3. The Forest of Fear.- 4. The Fruitful Forest.- 5. The Forest of Power.- 6. The Great Escape.- 7. A Work of Art.- 8. The Wild Side of Town.- 9. The Healthy Forest.- 10. The Forest of Learning.- 11. The Social Forest.- 12. A Forest of Conflict.- 13. A Forest for the Future.- References.- Index.

• ISBN: 978-1-4020-8370-9
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 246
• Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés