'It would be hard to find such a useful review of relevant information elsewhere and as such it should act as a standard text for students as well as providing an invaluable reference book for landscape professionals.' - Journal of Environmental Planning and Management'...a book which puts forward many...opinions.' - The Architects' Journal'This book is an excellent source of discussion on urban nature conservation' - Howard Price, Landscape Design'Anyone concerned with planning, implementing or promoting nature conservation in urban areas should have a copy of this book' - Local Government Studies, Autumn 1999

• Introduction. The urban estate and the 'urban countryside'. The urban environment and urban species. The history and development of ecological landscape styles. The objectives of urban nature conservation. Landscape ecology and landscape planning in the urban countryside. Ecological restoration and habitat creation. Restoration and creation of the main biome types. Strategic management issues in the urban countryside. Conclusion. Index.

'It would be hard to find such a useful review of relevant information elsewhere and as such it should act as a standard text for students as well as providing an invaluable reference book for landscape professionals.' - Journal of Environmental Planning and Management'...a book which puts forward many...opinions.' - The Architects' Journal'This book is an excellent source of discussion on urban nature conservation' - Howard Price, Landscape Design'Anyone concerned with planning, implementing or promoting nature conservation in urban areas should have a copy of this book' - Local Government Studies, Autumn 1999

• Introduction. The urban estate and the 'urban countryside'. The urban environment and urban species. The history and development of ecological landscape styles. The objectives of urban nature conservation. Landscape ecology and landscape planning in the urban countryside. Ecological restoration and habitat creation. Restoration and creation of the main biome types. Strategic management issues in the urban countryside. Conclusion. Index.

'It would be hard to find such a useful review of relevant information elsewhere and as such it should act as a standard text for students as well as providing an invaluable reference book for landscape professionals.' - Journal of Environmental Planning and Management'...a book which puts forward many...opinions.' - The Architects' Journal'This book is an excellent source of discussion on urban nature conservation' - Howard Price, Landscape Design'Anyone concerned with planning, implementing or promoting nature conservation in urban areas should have a copy of this book' - Local Government Studies, Autumn 1999

• Introduction. The urban estate and the 'urban countryside'. The urban environment and urban species. The history and development of ecological landscape styles. The objectives of urban nature conservation. Landscape ecology and landscape planning in the urban countryside. Ecological restoration and habitat creation. Restoration and creation of the main biome types. Strategic management issues in the urban countryside. Conclusion. Index.