Essays about: "habitat evenness"

Found 4 essays containing the words habitat evenness.

  1. 1. Claws and Effect : how Small Carnivore Richness Responds to Habitat Diversity and Ecological Productivity

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Emilia Arkdalen; [2023]
    Keywords : small carnivore; camera trap; occupancy model; species richness; productivity; habitat richness; habitat evenness;

    Abstract : Species distribution and composition research has gained significance in light of global warming and its impact on biodiversity. Understanding the factors shaping species richness is crucial for wildlife ecology and conservation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Effects of sheep grazing on plants adapting to climate change and rising temperatures

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Rán Finnsdóttir; [2020]
    Keywords : ForHot; Sheep grazing; Geothermal; Global warming; Climate change; Plant ecology; GróLind; Landgræðslan; Jarðhiti;

    Abstract : Global warming is expected to affect the arctic harsher than other regions of the globe. Many plant species will face conditions that contradict their adaptations in a warming climate. Changes in habitat can lead to drastic changes in biodiversity as well as exerting a strong selective pressure for plants to evolve and adapt quickly. READ MORE

  4. 3. 3D vegetation structure influence on boreal forest bird species richness

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Emil Larsson; [2017]
    Keywords : birds; species richness; vegetation structure; Lidar; laser data; bird point census count; Bird National Monitoring Program;

    Abstract : Bird populations across the world are in danger with decreasing numbers and more species continually becoming red-listed. One main driver behind this trend is human-caused habitat loss and degeneration, which in particular has been identified as a major threat in forested regions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Retention of stumps on wet ground at stump-harvest and its effects on saproxylic insects

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Clémentine Ols; [2011]
    Keywords : stump harvesting; wet ground; saproxylic insects; biodiversity; stubbrytning;

    Abstract : Low stumps represent on their own up to 80% of the dead wood remaining on clear cuts and therefore supply suitable habitat for saproxylic insects i.e. insects depending on dead wood for their survival. READ MORE