Research in Plants and Landscape Technology

Using a multidisciplinary perspective we develop knowledge, technologies and tools necessary to create and maintain attractive and sustainable urban landscapes.

 

Urban landscapes are highly complex structures subject to rapid transformations. They involve multifaceted interactions of plants, animals and humans and their environment.

 

Design, construction and maintenance of modern, multifunctional and sustainable urban landscapes require a wide array of materials and processes.

 

 

Research within this group addresses major materials and processes for urban landscape design, construction and maintenace:

 

• How can plants be selected and used for urban growth conditions?

• How can natural and artificial materials be used in landscape construction? Which terrain, quality of soil and paving can be used in terrain modelling?

• Which management and maintenance techniques can be used in designing urban landscapes? E.g. environmentally friendly weed control on hard surfaces, sports grounds and golf courses, or irrigation of road-side trees and alternative de-icing agents.

In our research we make use of the latest modern information tecnology.

 

Collaboration

We collaborate closely with municipalities, landscape architects, landscape gardeners and industry.

 

PartnerLandskab

PartnerLandskab is a network of stakeholders working with urban and landscape greening. The group initiates research, development and dissemination projects on a practical level.

 

The Urban Tree arboretum

The Urban Tree Arboretum presents more than 150 tree species and cultivars considered suitable for the urban environment.

 

Slotsgrus

Slotsgrus is a unique sand based paving material, developed and quality controlled by Forest & Landscape.