Essays about: "Shannon Index"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words Shannon Index.

  1. 1. The effects of management practices and environmental variables on the biodiversity of Nardus grasslands in the national park Hohe Tauern, Austria

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Rebecca Paulina Dörner; [2023]
    Keywords : biodiversity; Nardus stricta; Nardus grassland; national park Hohe Tauern; East Tyrol; alpine pastures;

    Abstract : Introduction. A large part of the biodiversity of the Alps is linked to an interaction between the natural environment and traditional land-use practices. This study focuses on the priority habitat type of species rich Nardus grasslands (Natura 2000 Code 6230*), which is endangered, but continues to thrive in extensively managed subalpine pastures. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Impact of Human Presence on Terrestrial Mammals in Secondary Regenerating Forest of the Peruvian Amazon

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Duncan Pandya; [2023]
    Keywords : Neotropics; camera traps; terrestrial mammals; human presence; species richness; diversity index;

    Abstract : Human disturbance is becoming an ever-bigger threat to biodiversity across the globe and should continue to be a field of conservation priority. Urbanisation, research and tourism put unavoidable pressure on the surrounding flora and fauna, therefore we need to gain knowledge on how to reduce future harm. READ MORE

  4. 3. Blädningsbrukets påverkan på biologisk mångfald : effekten på kärlväxters biodiversitet och specifikt förekomsten av blåbär

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

    Author : Erik Hallgren; Anna Sandberg; [2022]
    Keywords : blädningsbruk; hyggesfritt skogsbruk; kärlväxter; blåbär; Vaccinium myrtillus; artrikedom; biodiversitet;

    Abstract : The utilization of the Swedish forest as a natural resource has intensified during the last decade, which has led to an increase in disturbances on the forest ecosystems as a result of clear cutting. The effect of forestry on species richness and species composition has a large impact on how well the biodiversity and ecological communities can function. READ MORE

  5. 4. Leddjurssammansättningen i kenyanska majsfält : vilken inverkan har altitud och push-pull på rovdjurssamhällen?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Johanna Viker; [2021]
    Keywords : altitud; diversitet; Kenya; majs; push-pull; rovdjur;

    Abstract : Samodling med push-pull används inom majsodling som växtskyddsstrategi mot skadegörande fjärilslarver. Genom att erbjuda alternativa resurser och gynnsamt mikroklimat kan systemet skapa förutsättningar för att gynna rovlevande leddjur som utför biologisk bekämpning på skadedjuren. READ MORE

  6. 5. Urban expansion, land use change and development of landscape diversity in Södra Sandby, Lund municipality 1940-2019

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Karl Piltz; [2020]
    Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Diversity is an important part of the health of our planet’s ecosystems and processes. Anthropogenic factors like urbanization and agriculture have altered the landscape and in turn had a negative effect on diversity. READ MORE