McDonald, Robert Ian,

Conservation For Cities : how to plan and build natural infrastructure. / Robert I. McDonald. - 268 pages : ill. ; maps ; 24 cm book

Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-258) and index.

Contents:
Chapter 1 Nature in an urban world --
Chapter 2 Figuring out what matters --
Chapter 3 Drinking water protection --
Chapter 4 Stormwater --
Chapter 5 Floodwater --
Chapter 6 Coastal protection --
Chapter 7 Shade --
Chapter 8 Air purification --
Chapter 9 Aesthetic value --
Chapter 10 Recreation value and physical health --
Chapter 11 Parks and mental health --
Chapter 12 The value of biodiversity in cities --
Chapter 13 Putting it all together --
References --
Index --

9781610915212 1610915216 9781610915229 (paperback) 1610915224 (paperback)

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City planning--Environmental aspects.
Environmental protection--Planning.
Urban ecology (Sociology)
City planning--Environmental aspects.
Environmental protection--Planning.
Urban ecology (Sociology)

HT166 / .M393 2015