Landscape Design and Planing |
This manual provides planting design techniques and methods for the successful establishment guidelines for preserving and improving the quality of plants. Factors which are critical in the selection of the visual environment on military installations; turf grass are discussed; these include site evaluation, prescribes standard practices and techniques for planting proposed use of the site and required maintenance and initial care of plant materials; and includes guidance for the selection and establishment of turf. |
Contents |
CHAPTER 1 | INTRODUCTION |
Section I | Purpose Scope References |
CHAPTER 2 | LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES |
Section I | Principles of Landscape Design Unity Balance Contrast Rhythm Color and texture Simplicity Ultimate effect Spatial articulation |
II | Attributes of Plantings Aesthetic value Wildlife conservation Environmental controls |
III | Design Process Process Final landscape plan |
IV | Design Considerations Objectives of landscape design Preservation of existing vegetation Maintenance Plant selection Irrigation systems |
CHAPTER 3 | PLANTING AND ESTABLISHMENT OF TREES, SHRUBS, GROUND COVERS AND VINES |
Section I | General Planting seasons Quality of plants Handling and transportation Soil and additives Drainage Planting operations Establishment |
CHAPTER 4 | ESTABLISHMENT OF TURF |
Section I | General Microclimatic conditions Proposed use of the site Selection of turf and turf alternatives Site preparation Planting operations Establishment |
APPENDIX A | REFERENCES |
B | STREET PLANTINGS |
C | SUPPLEMENTAL TURF INFORMATION |
INDEX | |
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Planning of Outdoor Recreation Areas |
The purpose of the manual is to provide guidance for Morale Welfare and Recreation Managers, outdoor recreation directors, facilities engineers and designers in planning for outdoor recreation on military installations and in preparing the Installation Outdoor Recreation Plan. The Installation Outdoor Recreation Plan documents existing outdoor recreation on an installation, describes proposed outdoor recreation development, and helps to assure that adequate consideration is given to outdoor recreation during the preparation of the Installation Master Plan. |
Contents |
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION Purpose Scope Objectives CHAPTER 2 - OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNINGPlanning Installation Master Plan Outdoor recreation planning process CHAPTER 3 - EXISTING CONDITIONSGeneral Off-post data identification and evaluation On-post data CHAPTER 4 - SELECTION OF RECREATION ACTIVITIESGeneral Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORPS) Approaches Determination of market area supply Demand Selection of activities Carrying capacity Computation of facility needs Outdoor recreation land use Summary of outdoor recreation constraints and opportunities CHAPTER 5 - DEVELOPMENT OF THE LONG-RANGE PLANGeneral Conceptual alternatives Site selection guidelines for outdoor recreation activities Long-range Plan for Future Development CHAPTER 6 - GENERAL SITE PLANNING GUIDELINES AND ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER
REFERENCES General Environmental constraints and opportunities Vehicular circulation and parking Pedestrian circulation Service and maintenance access Safety Vandal-proofing Use by the handicapped (barrier-free design) Architectural character Landscape details Adaptive re-use |
Other Manuals |
Children’s Outdoor Play Areas |
This manual establishes guidance for planning and designing unsupervised outdoor play areas to meet child safety and child development requirements. By applying this guidance, a designer can create play areas at military installations that will provide a play program that meets the needs of children with and without disabilities. |
Weed Control and Plant growth |
This publication provides Department of Defense personnel with guidance and technical information on controlling weeds in noncropland, turf, ornamental plantings, and aquatic sites; and using plant growth regulators (PGR). It should be used by both appropriated and non-appropriated fund activities, including US Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard units and members. Well-informed professional personnel must manage weed control and plant growth regulation. |
Natural Resources Land Management |
This manual provides technical information for personnel engaged in land management and grounds maintenance on Department of Defense installations. It consolidates and modernizes criteria, which were in each of the military service natural resources management and maintenance manuals. Properly applied, the principles and practices prescribed in this manual will supplement ongoing management efforts, conserve the natural resources on department of Defense lands, maintain and improve the appearance of grounds and promote operational safety and efficiency. |
Natural Resources Forest Management |
Provide guidance, standards and technical aids to foresters, land managers and others concerned with the protection and management of forestland. The text includes timber inventory guidelines, timber sales and harvest procedure, and silviculture practices. |