Urban Forest Acoustics

Trees can reduce noise by sound reflection and absorption and this is the first book bringing together the widely scattered literature on noise abatement by urban trees. The book will interest those concerned with environmental management, noise control, and urban forestry. It is an invaluable source of information for environmental managers, foresters, acousticians, engineers, architects, scientists, and students.

Noise in Urban Forest.- Tree Characteristics and Acoustic Sensors.- Noise Attenuation with Plant Material.- Traffic Noise Abatement.- Noise Abatement and Dwellings.- Noise, Birds and Insects in Urban Forest Environment.- Acoustics for Fire Control in Forest.- Economic Aspects.