Phyto: Principles and Resources for Site Remediation and Landscape Design

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Synopsis
Winner of the 2017 CBHL Literature Award of Excellence in Landscape Design and Architecture Phyto presents the concepts of phytoremediation and phytotechnology in one comprehensive guide, illustrating when plants can be considered for the uptake, removal or mitigation of on-site pollutants. Current scientific case studies are covered, highlighting the advantages and limitations of plant-based cleanup. Typical contaminant groups found in the built environment are explained, and plant lists for mitigation of specific contaminants are included where applicable. This is the first book to address the benefits of phytotechnologies from a design point of view, taking complex scientific terms and translating the research into an easy-to-understand reference book for those involved in creating planting solutions. Typically, phytotechnology planting techniques are currently employed post-site contamination to help clean up already contaminated soil by taking advantage of the positive effects that plants can have upon harmful toxins and chemicals. This book presents a new concept to create projective planting designs with preventative phytotechnology abilities, ‘phytobuffering’ where future pollution may be expected for particular site programs. Filled with tables, photographs and detailed drawings, Kennen and Kirkwood's text guides the reader through the process of selecting plants for their aesthetic and environmental qualities, combined with their contaminant-removal benefits.
Copyright:
2015

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
346 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781317599005
Related ISBNs:
9781315746661, 9781138437364, 9780415814157
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Kate Kennen, Niall Kirkwood
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Home and Garden
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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