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May 1975
Vegetation and Urban Environment
Publication: Journal of the Urban Planning and Development Division
Volume 101, Issue 1
Abstract
Vegetation in or near urban settlements has esthetic, economical, and hygienic value. Vegetation, if located optimally, is known to provide a considerable amount of protection against industrial as well as other particulate pollutants by the process of filtration. The capacity of vegetation to clean the atmosphere of its gaseous pollutants is controversial and needs further substantiation through meaningful research.
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Journal of the Urban Planning and Development Division
Volume 101 • Issue 1 • May 1975
Pages: 21 - 33
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© 1975 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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Asadullah Zulfacar
Asst. Prof. of Civ. Engrg. and Environmental Sci., Coli. of Engrg., Florida Technological Univ., Orlando, Fla.
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