This specialist Australian environmental and botanical title examines the trees planted and cultivated in Canberra during the city’s early development. Written by L.D. Pryor, then connected with Australian forestry and botanical research, the book focuses on the role of trees in shaping Canberra’s landscape, streetscapes, parks and public spaces. It includes discussion of native and introduced species, ornamental planting, urban planning considerations, and the adaptation of trees to Canberra’s climate.
The book is of interest to collectors and readers of Australian botany, forestry, environmental history, Canberra history, landscape design, urban planning and government publications. The photographic dust jacket and endpaper reference to Eucalyptus maculosa in Forrest also give it a strong local Canberra character.
Trees in Canberra by L.D. Pryor 1962 First Edition
Title: Trees in Canberra
Author: L.D. Pryor — Lindsay Dixon Pryor
Publisher: Department of the Interior
Place: Canberra, Australia
Year: 1962
Edition: First edition
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages: 127 pages
Subject areas: Environment, Australian botany, forestry, Canberra history, urban planning, landscape design
Notes: Government-published study of Canberra’s trees, including native and introduced species used in the planning and ornamental planting of Australia’s capital. Google Books records the 1962 Department of the Interior edition as 127 pages, and identifies the author as Lindsay Dixon Pryor.Condition: Dust jacket shows age-related wear, including rubbing, creasing, scuffing, edge wear, small chips and tears, particularly around the spine, corners and edges. The jacket remains intact and presents reasonably well in protective context, but is worn. Black hardcover boards are in good condition overall, with some rubbing, light marks and minor edge/corner wear. Silver title lettering to front board remains clear. Interior pages appear generally clean and intact, with light age toning and a few small spots/marks visible. Binding appears sound.
