Resolving Tree–Sidewalk Conflicts

Tree City USA Bulletin #3—Sources for More Information

Arboriculture — Integrated Management of Landscape Trees, Shrubs, and Vines in the Landscape

by Richard W. Harris , James R. Clark, and Nelda P. Matheny. 687 pp.

This is an excellent source of state-of-the-art issues relating to tree roots and most other aspects of urban forestry and landscape practices. The topics are based on summaries of research and the experience of the authors.
Up by Roots

by James Urban.

James Urban is a leading proponent of providing adequate growing space for urban trees. His book summarizes what he has learned over the course of his career as a landscape architect. It includes policy guidelines that will help trees and pavements of all kinds to be more compatible.

Remember: All book purchases made through our arborday.org link to Amazon.com returns a portion of the sale price to the Arbor Day Foundation to support its educational programs in tree planting and environmental stewardship. Simply go to the Arbor Day Online Books section of this site.

Introduction to Arboriculture: Soil & Water (CD)
Reducing Infrastructure Damage by Tree Roots: A Compendium of Strategies by Laurence R. Costello and Katherine S. Jones
The Landscape Below Ground I & II & III (Workshop Proceedings)
Root Injury and Tree Health (Video)

Over the years there have been many articles in the Journal of Arboriculture summarizing current research results about roots and sidewalks.

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