Collection: Tech Book

Designed to be used by local government staff to implement a comprehensive programme of urban soil erosion and sediment control. Covers awareness and education, statutory requirements and how these can be implemented.

Identifies projects which are due to commence implementation immediately. These projects have been selected on the basis that they target routes or places across the transport network which experience high transport demand and require improved services.

Motivated by a concern that trees in the metropolitan area may not be adequately protected by present regulations, in particular that the Tree Preservation Order may not be operating effectively.

Provides valuable information on the distribution, feeding habits and breeding patterns of the mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs, freshwater fish, insects and spiders that inhabit our urban landscape.

Written primarily for practicing civil engineers to increase familiarity with the use of vegetation as an engineering material. Provides an understanding of the principles and procedures involved in bioengineering and how these can be employed