{"product_id":"9781118296400","title":"Applied Tree Biology","description":"\u003ch1\u003eApplied Tree Biology\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAndrew Hirons | Peter A. Thomas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Life Sciences \/ Ecology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany arborists learn tree work practices without fully understanding the biological and physiological principles behind them. However, outcomes for the health and longevity of trees are greatly improved when an arborist understands the science behind the care of tree root systems and crowns. In \u003ci\u003eApplied Tree Biology\u003c\/i\u003e, Drs. Hirons and Thomas draw upon their decades of experience in the laboratory, classroom, and the field – as well as the expertise of distinguished contributors to this volume – to provide those responsible for tree care with the scientific information that informs best practices for planting, pruning, soil decompaction, irrigation, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTakes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating knowledge from plant biology, physiology, arboriculture, ecology, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a systematic presentation of fundamental tree biology and the scientific principles informing high quality tree care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents accessible scientific information and best practices that help promote the health and longevity of trees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReflects the authors’ decades of experience as tree biology researchers and educators, as well as their years of professional experience across the globe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplied Tree Biology is an indispensable source of practical, succinct information on tree biology, physiology, and ecology for professionals and interested amateurs involved with the care of trees. Arborists, foresters, and horticulturists at all stages of their careers will find this text particularly useful. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eANDREW D. HIRONS\u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior Lecturer in Arboriculture at University Centre Myerscough, UK. He has international experience as a climbing arborist and a plant health care practitioner. As well as lecturing on a range of arboricultural courses he is also actively involved in research. His current research activity is motivated by the need to create resilience in our urban forests, and is focused on using plant traits to inform species selection for urban environments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePETER A. THOMAS\u003c\/b\u003e is a Reader in Plant Ecology at Keele University, UK. He has more than 30 years of experience in ecological aspects of trees and forests in the UK, Europe, North \u0026amp; Central America, Africa, Russia, Asia and Australasia.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 January 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118296400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e432\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379021607052,"sku":"9781118296400","price":88.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118296400.jpg?v=1780191421","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781118296400","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}