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.
