Essays about: "Afforestation Reforestation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Afforestation Reforestation.

  1. 1. Exploring the potential of Green Infrastructure to enhance urban resilience as part of the 2040 Development Plan La Paz, Bolivia

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Maritza Carlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Risks in La Paz; Urban Parks; Urban Forest; Urban Nature-Based Solutions; Gender in Planning;

    Abstract : Cities continue to grow, and the rapid population growth, and overcrowding are increasing the pressure on local governments to provide basic services (e.g., housing, clean water, sanitation, basic health services, and education) and green space planning. READ MORE

  3. 2. Climatic effects of changes in radiative forcing due to clear-cutting in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Iris Muzic; [2019]
    Keywords : Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science; land-cover change; ICOS; albedo; carbon dioxide; radiative forcing; clear-cutting; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Land cover conversion affects climate by imposing changes in the surface properties and carbon dioxide fluxes. Forest management programs often disregard that modification in surface albedo influences the exchange of energy and climate sensitivity. READ MORE

  4. 3. Estimating carbon sequestration cost function for developing countries

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Mohammad Nur Nobi; [2013]
    Keywords : Carbon Sequestration; Carbon Sequestration Cost; Emission Reduction; Deforestation Halted; Afforestation Reforestation; Sustainable Agricultural Practice; CDM; Per Capita GDP;

    Abstract : Carbon sequestration is considered as the cost effective way of reducing carbon dioxide emission and other greenhouse gases. This study estimated the carbon sequestration cost function considering land use change in developing countries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Carbon storage and forest fire influences in tropical rainforests : an example from a REDD project in Guatemala

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Steffen Lackmann; [2010]
    Keywords : REDD; Forest fire; Carbon storage; Tropical rainforest; Guatemala;

    Abstract : Deforestation and degradation account for nearly 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions today – playing a key role in the complex system of climate change. Most deforestation is undertaken in developing countries, resulting in loss of biodiversity and livelihoods for millions of people and animals. READ MORE

  6. 5. Carbon offset management : worth considering when investing for reforestation CDM

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Arvid Eriksson; [2010]
    Keywords : CDM; forestry; Kyoto; reforestation; afforestation; China; Guangxi; Kyoto protocol;

    Abstract : The idea for this project was initiated together with one of the leaders in the forest, paper and packaging industry. To get through an A/R CDM process the company is exposed to the risk of failing the process or that the overall costs will exceed the benefits of the project. READ MORE