urban environment protection
1urban planning — n. the study or profession dealing with the growth and functioning of cities and towns, including environmental concerns, zoning, the infrastructure, etc. urban planner n. * * * Programs pursued as a means of improving the urban environment and… …
2Urban forestry — is the care and management of urban forests, i.e., tree populations in urban settings for the purpose of improving the urban environment. Urban forestry advocates the role of trees as a critical part of the urban infrastructure. Urban foresters… …
3environment — environmental, adj. environmentally, adv. /en vuy reuhn meuhnt, vuy euhrn /, n. 1. the aggregate of surrounding things, conditions, or influences; surroundings; milieu. 2. Ecol. the air, water, minerals, organisms, and all other external factors… …
4Urban planning — Housing and Urban Development redirects here. For the Cabinet department of the United States government, see United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Urban planning designs settlements, from the smallest towns to the largest… …
5urban culture — ▪ sociology Introduction any of the behavioral patterns of the various types of cities and urban areas, both past and present. Definitions of the city and urban cultures Research on urban cultures naturally focuses on their defining… …
6Urban warfare — Warfare Military history Eras Prehistoric Ancient Medieval Gunpowder Industrial …
7Environment of Australia — The Australian environment ranges from virtually pristine Antarctic territory, rainforests to degraded industrial areas of major cities. Issues Major environmental issues in Australia include whaling, logging of old growth forest, irrigation and… …
8environment — noun 1 conditions of the place where you are ADJECTIVE ▪ immediate ▪ Cold blooded animals depend on the temperature of their immediate environment. ▪ external ▪ alien, new, unfamiliar …
9Environment of China — This article documents the environment of China.One of the serious negative consequences of the People s Republic of China s rapid industrial development has been increased pollution and degradation of natural resources. Much solid waste is not… …
10Environment in the People's Republic of China — A Factory in China at Yangtze River The environment in the People s Republic of China has traditionally been neglected as the country concentrates on its rise as an economic power. Chasing the political gains of economic development, local… …
