Essays about: "gammelskog"

Found 3 essays containing the word gammelskog.

  1. 1. Effects of clear-cut logging on five old-growth forest bryophyte species. : How does the most common forestry method in Sweden impact vulnerable forest specialists?

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Nathalie Edwards; [2023]
    Keywords : Bryophytes; old-growth forests; forestry; nature conservation; sustainable forestry; mossor; gammelskog; skogsbruk; naturvård; hållbart skogsbruk;

    Abstract : Clear-cut logging is the most widely practised forestry method in Sweden. This often conflicts with nature conservation and leads to issues where economic interests are pitted against ecological values. READ MORE

  2. 2. The Guardian Forest : sacred trees and ceremonial forestry in Japan

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

    Author : Oscar Nilzén; [2021]
    Keywords : sacred forests; shrine; Japan; religion; forest management;

    Abstract : Forests have played a major role in the development of human society across the world. It is therefore no surprise that a natural resource which is such an integral part of human life gave rise to religious beliefs, superstition and notions of the supernatural in connection to trees. READ MORE

  3. 3. How is soil carbon stock in old-growth boreal forests affected by management?

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

    Author : Jenny Dahl; [2018]
    Keywords : forest management; unmanaged forest; harvesting effects; mineral soil; skogsskötsel; obrukad skog; avverkningseffekt; mineraljord;

    Abstract : Boreal forests are able to store large amounts of carbon in soil and biomass, and forest management is considered an important strategy for mitigating climate change. Sweden has a long history of forest management that have intensified during the last century, but there are still old-growth forests that have not been disturbed by management. READ MORE