Understanding soils in urban environments / Pam Hazelton and Brian Murphy.
Understanding soils in urban environments / Pam Hazelton and Brian Murphy.
Understanding soils in urban environments / Pam Hazelton and Brian Murphy.
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Collingwood, Vic. : CSIRO Publishing : Earthscan, c2011.
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G 2013/3901
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English
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vii, 148 p., [2] p. of plates : ill., (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Contents
1. Soils in an Urban Environment -- 2. Soil Characteristics Important for Urban Soil Management -- 3. Soils and the Hydrological Cycle in Urban Environments -- 4. Soils for Engineering Purposes -- 5. Soil Contamination in Urban Areas -- 6. Urban Soils and Ecosystems -- 7. Soils and Vegetation: Cont...
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Publisher
Collingwood, Vic. : CSIRO Publishing : Earthscan, c2011.
Place of Publication
Victoria
Date Published
c2011.
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© Pam Hazelton and Brian Murphy 2011.
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Explains how urban soils develop, change and erode. Describes their physical and chemical properties and focuses on the specific soil properties that can cause environmental concern and also affect engineering works. Also addresses contemporary issues such as green roofs, urban green space and the man-made urban soils that these may need to thrive...
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Understanding soils in urban environments / Pam Hazelton and Brian Murphy.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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c2011.
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G 2013/3901
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74VM8gRB6XQX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VM8gRB6XQX
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ISBN
9780643091740 (pbk.)
DDC
631.4
MMS ID
991000199309702626
