The book is a comprehensive resource designed to provide scientific and practical knowledge on the cultivation, care, maintenance, and management of trees in urban and rural landscapes. The book systematically covers the fundamentals of arboriculture, including tree identification, anatomy, physiology, propagation, planting techniques, soil and water management, nutrition, and tree health assessment. Special emphasis has been given to modern arboricultural practices such as pruning, canopy management, tree surgery, climbing techniques, risk management, and safe handling of arboricultural equipment.

The book also explores landscaping principles, urban greening, specialized gardens, and sustainable tree management practices essential for improving environmental quality and urban biodiversity. Practical approaches to pest and disease management, environmental stress mitigation, and workplace safety are discussed in detail for students, professionals, and practitioners.

Prepared in a simple and structured manner, this book will serve as a valuable reference for undergraduate and postgraduate students of forestry, horticulture, environmental sciences, landscaping, and urban planning, as well as arborists, municipal authorities, landscape designers, and researchers interested in sustainable tree care and urban ecosystem management.

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar is Assistant professor/Scientist, Department of Plant Pathology, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. He is very sincere and hard working teacher. He has taught many undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D courses with great dedication to the great satisfaction of the students and actively involved in all teaching activities. Dr. Kumar has guided nineteen M.Sc and two Ph.D student and has been actively involved in his research and extension activities too. As a researcher, he has been associated with 8 major research projects sponsored by ICAR, NATP,TSP and JICA, Japan. He has published 68 research and reviews papers, 25 book chapters, 105 popular articles, 1 research bulletin and 3 technical folders. He is an active member of over six National and International Societies. He is the fellow member of Indian Phytopathological Society, IARI New Delhi, Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Udaipur, Rajasthan and Society of Biocontrol Advancement, Banguluru. He has attended many conferences, symposia, workshops and presented papers. He has also attended the World Soybean Research Conference held in Durban, South Africa

Chapter 1. Introduction to Arboriculture

Chapter 2. Tree Identification and Classification

Chapter 3. Tree Anatomy

Chapter 4. Tree Physiology

Chapter 5. Selection of Trees for Different Purposes

Chapter 6. Tree Propagation Techniques

Chapter 7. Tree Planting and Establishment Techniques

Chapter 8. Water Relations and Soil Management

Chapter 9. Soil Nutrition and Fertilization

Chapter 10. Tree Health and Disorders

Chapter 11. Environmental Stress Management

Chapter 12. Pests and Diseases in Trees

Chapter 13. Tree Pruning and Canopy Management

Chapter 14. Tree Felling and Removal Techniques

Chapter 15. Tree Surgery and Repair Techniques

Chapter 16. Arboricultural Equipment and Tool Maintenance

Chapter 17. Climbing Techniques and Knots

Chapter 18. Workplace Safety and Risk Management

Chapter 19. Principles and Practices of Landscaping

Chapter 20. Specialized Gardens and Urban Landscaping