Essays about: "forest visits"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 53 essays containing the words forest visits.

  1. 1. Exploring Young Adults' Relationship to Forest Visits in Sweden: A Grounded Theory Study with Implications for Policy Planning

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

    Author : Helena Gullberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Forest visits; Young adults; Adolescents; Outdoor recreation; Policy Planning; Policy Implementation; Mental Health; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: Mental illness is a significant public health issue among young adults in Sweden, who are also spending less time in nature despite its proven positive health effects. However, there is limited research on young adults’ relationship with forest visits from a mental health perspective. READ MORE

  3. 2. Improving Machinery Safety : Modelling data to explain machine stops and developing a strategy on how to reduce them

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Kristina Leijonborg; Sandra Hammarsten; [2023]
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    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine how machinery safety at Stora Enso can be increased, with the goal of reducing the amount of machine stops and improving the operational safety within the Packaging Solutions division. To do this, data from the one of the machines at the Jönköping mill has been used for classification and time series modelling. READ MORE

  4. 3. Value of Recreation in A Urban Forest : A Contingent Valuation Method Approach

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Anton Furufors; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban Forest; Recreation; Willingness-to-pay; Contingent valuation Method; CVM;

    Abstract : The objective of this study was to estimate willingness-to-pay the population in Luleå is putting on the possibility to do recreation and outdoor life activities in an urban forest. The study has been limited to the area Ormberget-Herstölandet. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Perceptions of Environmental History by Museum Employees : A qualitative study on museum education, history and sustainability in Belgium and Sweden

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande

    Author : Merel Debraekeleer; [2023]
    Keywords : environmental history; museum education; history; museums; perceptions; challenges; sustainability education; outdoor education;

    Abstract : Environmental and sustainability education is a widespread concept nowadays, with several frameworks and competencies supporting it, such as normative learning and forest schools. However, not all of these frameworks are as accessible for every teacher, since they tend to be based on a certain approach the school has to take as a whole, or personal knowledge of the teacher that might not have been acquired yet. READ MORE

  6. 5. Is a greater extent of nature visits associated with better well-being during the Covid-19 pandemic?

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Psykologiska institutionen

    Author : Ieva Brorsson; [2022]
    Keywords : wellbeing; nature visits; Covid-19;

    Abstract : The Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected countries all over the world and impacted many areas of our lives. Research studying psychosocial issues caused by Covid-19 addressed that during the pandemic well-being was lower. READ MORE