Peter May

Biochar and compost equally improve urban soil physical and biological properties and tree growth, with no added benefit in combination

Peter D Somerville, Claire Farrell, Peter B May, Stephen J Livesley

Journal article  |  2020  |  SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT

Soil compaction can be a major impediment to tree growth as it damages soil physical and biological properties and reduces plant a..

Tree water use strategies and soil type determine growth responses to biochar and compost organic amendments

Peter D Somerville, Claire Farrell, Peter B May, Stephen J Livesley

Journal article  |  2019  |  SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH

Background and aims: Organic matter is often used as an amendment to attempt restoration of degraded soils to improve tree establi..

Effects of deep tillage and municipal green waste compost amendments on soil properties and tree growth in compacted urban soils

Peter D Somerville, Peter B May, Stephen J Livesley

Journal article  |  2018  |  JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Large trees are often seen as a means of offsetting negative consequences of growing urban densification. To increase the tree can..

The effects of paving surfaces and planting orientation on street tree growth and trunk injury

M Leers, GM Moore, PB May

Journal article  |  2017  |  Arboricultural Journal

The direct effects of atmospheric and re-radiated heat from surfaces surrounding a street tree can affect its establishment, growt..

Microclimate benefits that different street tree species provide to sidewalk pedestrians relate to differences in Plant Area Index

Ruzana Sanusi, Denise Johnstone, Peter May, Stephen J Livesley

Journal article  |  2017  |  Landscape and Urban Planning

The way a street tree is able to modify the local microclimate on pedestrian walkways may vary according to tree species according..

The Potential Role of Urban Forests in Removing Nutrients from Stormwater

EC Denman, PB May, GM Moore

Journal article  |  2016  |  JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Biofiltration systems can be used to improve the quality of stormwater by treating runoff using plants grown in a moderately perme..

Street Orientation and Side of the Street Greatly Influence the Microclimatic Benefits Street Trees Can Provide in Summer

Ruzana Sanusi, Denise Johnstone, Peter May, Stephen J Livesley

Journal article  |  2016  |  JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Maintaining human thermal comfort (HTC) is essential for pedestrians because people outside can be more susceptible to heat stress..

A Cluster-Based Method for Hydrometeor Classification Using Polarimetric Variables. Part I: Interpretation and Analysis

G Wen, A Protat, PT May, X Wang, W MORAN

Journal article  |  2015  |  Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology

Hydrometeor classification methods using polarimetric radar variables rely on probability density functions (PDFs) or membership f..

Managing and monitoring tree health and soil water status during extreme drought in Melbourne, Victoria

PB May, SJ Livesley, I Shears

Journal article  |  2013  |  Arboriculture and Urban Forestry

Drought can lead to mortality in urban tree populations. The City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, manages a large population of..

Variations in phytosanitary and other management practices in Australian grapevine nurseries

Helen Waite, Peter May, Gerd Bossinger

Journal article  |  2013  |  PHYTOPATHOLOGIA MEDITERRANEA

Sporadic and costly failure of newly planted vines is an ongoing problem in the Australian wine industry. Failed vines are frequen..