Keywords
Arboriculture, Tree Management, Urban Forestry, Landscape Management, Tree Physiology, Tree Anatomy, Tree Propagation, Tree Pruning Techniques, Tree Health Management, Tree Identification, Arboricultural Practices, Soil Management for Trees, Tree Nutrition and Fertilization, Environmental Stress Management, Tree Diseases and Pests, Tree Surgery Techniques, Tree Climbing and Safety, Landscaping Principles, Urban Landscaping, Specialized GardensArboriculture and Urban Tree Management: Principles and Practices
authored by: Kaushal SinghLength: 229 mm | Breadth: 35.9 mm | Height: 152 mm | Imprint: CONTENT VIBES | Weight: GMS
This book will be available from 13-Aug-2026
The book is a comprehensive resource designed to provide scientific and practical knowledge on the cultivation, care, maintenance, and management of trees in urban and rural landscapes. The book systematically covers the fundamentals of arboriculture, including tree identification, anatomy, physiology, propagation, planting techniques, soil and water management, nutrition, and tree health assessment. Special emphasis has been given to modern arboricultural practices such as pruning, canopy management, tree surgery, climbing techniques, risk management, and safe handling of arboricultural equipment.
The book also explores landscaping principles, urban greening, specialized gardens, and sustainable tree management practices essential for improving environmental quality and urban biodiversity. Practical approaches to pest and disease management, environmental stress mitigation, and workplace safety are discussed in detail for students, professionals, and practitioners.
Prepared in a simple and structured manner, this book will serve as a valuable reference for undergraduate and postgraduate students of forestry, horticulture, environmental sciences, landscaping, and urban planning, as well as arborists, municipal authorities, landscape designers, and researchers interested in sustainable tree care and urban ecosystem management.
Kaushal Singh: is a forest ecologist with Masters and Doctorate in Forestry from Forest Research Institute (Deemed) University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. He published more than 25 research/popular article in national and international journals and three books. He is a recipient of prestigious S. K. Seth prize-2019 for significant contribution in the field of forest ecology. He is currently working as Assistant Professor in Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, College of Forestry, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh.
Chapter 1. Introduction to Arboriculture
Chapter 2. Tree Identification and Classification
Chapter 3. Tree Anatomy
Chapter 4. Tree Physiology
Chapter 5. Selection of Trees for Different Purposes
Chapter 6. Tree Propagation Techniques
Chapter 7. Tree Planting and Establishment Techniques
Chapter 8. Water Relations and Soil Management
Chapter 9. Soil Nutrition and Fertilization
Chapter 10. Tree Health and Disorders
Chapter 11. Environmental Stress Management
Chapter 12. Pests and Diseases in Trees
Chapter 13. Tree Pruning and Canopy Management
Chapter 14. Tree Felling and Removal Techniques
Chapter 15. Tree Surgery and Repair Techniques
Chapter 16. Arboricultural Equipment and Tool Maintenance
Chapter 17. Climbing Techniques and Knots
Chapter 18. Workplace Safety and Risk Management
Chapter 19. Principles and Practices of Landscaping
Chapter 20. Specialized Gardens and Urban Landscaping