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Urban Forest Acoustics

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  • © 2006

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Authors:
  1. Voichita Bucur

    1. INRA — Centre de Nancy, LERMAB — Laboratoire d’Études et de Recherches, UMR INRA 1093, Champenoux, France

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  • The first book bringing together the widely scattered literature on noise abatement by urban trees

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-X
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  2. Introduction

    Pages 1-5

  3. Noise in Urban Forest

    Pages 7-25

  4. Tree Characteristics and Acoustic Sensors

    Pages 27-42

  5. Noise Attenuation with Plant Material

    Pages 43-110

  6. Traffic Noise Abatement

    Pages 111-128

  7. Noise Abatement and Dwellings

    Pages 129-138

  8. Noise, Birds and Insects in Urban Forest Environment

    Pages 139-145

  9. Acoustics for Fire Control in Forest

    Pages 147-149

  10. Economic Aspects

    Pages 151-153

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 155-181
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In general, trees are viewed as admired symbolic individuals, producing rec- ational, spiritual and emotional rejuvenation. Their lifespan can far exceed that of humans. Planting a tree is a singular act of faith in the future, c- ating a legacy for the community members who will follow. The presence of trees in an urban area has been a reality for several centuries. Beautiful trees in urban plazas are synonymous with a high sense of community and civic pride. Trees signi?cantly enhance the landscaping and appearance of the built environment. City trees improve several architectural and engineering functions, prov- ing a green infrastructure for communities. Trees create a friendlier envir- ment for walking, riding bikes and working, by reducing glare and softening harsh traf?c sounds and concrete views. Trees enhance the viewing in urban areas of a variety of birds and small animals, such as squirrels. They are of extreme importance to the functioning of many different ecosystems. Trees planted in the right place around buildings can improve air conditioning and heating costs by providing shade or by affecting wind speed or direction. Ev- green trees with dense, persistent needles can be used to provide a windbreak, while deciduous trees allow the sun to warm a house in winter. The more c- pact the branches and foliage of a group of trees, the greater their in?uence as a windbreak.

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  • INRA — Centre de Nancy, LERMAB — Laboratoire d’Études et de Recherches, UMR INRA 1093, Champenoux, France

    Voichita Bucur

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