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Zustand: New. pp. xvii + 288 Figures.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Contents Dedication. Foreword to the series/M.S. Swaminathan. Foreword to the volume/Manmohan Attawar. Preface. 1. India's heritage of ornamental trees. 2. Spiritual and religious significance of trees. 3. Trees in indigenous landscaping historical background. 4. Functional and aesthetic values of trees. 5. Avenue planting. 6. Trees capes an eco friendly approach. 7. Planting care and management of ornamental trees. 8. Description of trees for landscaping. 9. Trees for Bonsai. 10. Trees for renewable energy. 11. Trees in Astrology. Bibliography. Index. Nature has gifted man with trees for his sustainable livelihood. Trees are an integral part of any landscape. Apart from beautifying our surroundings trees are used functionally to improve the quality of environment particularly in urban areas where the environment is degrading at a faster rate. The significance of growing trees is widely understood in recent days. The book on Flowering Trees begins with describing India's heritage in growing trees the spiritual and religious significance of trees and role of trees in indigenous landscaping and sacred groves where their main function is conservation of biodiversity. The functional values of trees in modern landscaping such as to reduce glare climate modification pollution control their ecological value and various uses for aesthetic purposes are dealt with in detail in this book. Avenue planting is also described in detail. Principles and designs for planting trees methods of planting cultural practices pruning problems in tree growing and various methods to overcome them are also described. The psychological effects of plants on human beings and the astrological significance of trees are discussed in this book. The book includes detailed descriptions of ornamental economic and medicinal trees. Separate chapters on trees for Bonsai and renewable energy are also included in this book. 294 pp.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. First edition. 1ST 2014. Very good condition with no wrapper. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos. Some knocks along cover edges; corners are bumped. Sticky label to rear cover. Contents are still excellent! Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!