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

Amsterdamse Bos, Bois de Boulogne, Epping Forest, Grunewald, ZoniAnwoud; throughout history, cities in Europe and elsewhere have developed close relationships with nearby woodland areas. In some cases, cities have even developed a" and in some cases are promoting a" a distinct a forest ide...

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Main Author: Konijnendijk, C. C.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Springer 2017
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Online Access:http://repository.vnu.edu.vn/handle/VNU_123/27293
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Institution: Vietnam National University, Hanoi
Language: English
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Summary:Amsterdamse Bos, Bois de Boulogne, Epping Forest, Grunewald, ZoniAnwoud; throughout history, cities in Europe and elsewhere have developed close relationships with nearby woodland areas. In some cases, cities have even developed a" and in some cases are promoting a" a distinct a forest identitya (TM). This book introduces the rich heritage of these city forests as cultural landscapes, and shows that 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.