Essays about: "habitat selection"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 104 essays containing the words habitat selection.
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1. The effect of the COVID-19 lockdown on the spatial ecology of moose in an area with high recreational activity
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : In diverse landscapes, the coexistence of wildlife habitat requirements and human land use often leads to conflicts, posing challenges for sustainable species management. Recreational activities, especially in sparsely populated areas, frequently disturb wildlife behavior, necessitating a comprehensive assessment of anthropogenic impacts on habitats. READ MORE
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2. Stadsträd – i nöd och lust : skillnader i reglerande och stödjande ekosystemtjänster mellan löv- och barrträd i stadsmiljö
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Träd har en viktig roll i att klimatanpassa städer genom att leverera ekosystemtjänster. I nordiska städer planteras mest lövträd eftersom det historiskt funnits ett kulturellt motstånd mot barrträd. READ MORE
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3. Evaluation of River Restoration Measures: Interstitial Habitat Variables and Salmon Hatching Rates as Indicators of Success
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning; Uppsala universitet/LimnologiAbstract : River ecosystems are some of the most complex ecosystems on Earth, characterized by a highly heterogenous environment which is able to sustain a disproportionally high level of biodiversity in relation to the area of which they occupy. However, anthropogenic activities are encroaching on the highly diverse riverine landscape, threatening freshwater biodiversity. READ MORE
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4. Evaluating the effects of climate change on Arctic char : including impacts of brown trout competition
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Climate change is predicted to increase the average global temperature with 1.5 °C between 2030 and 2052. The areas that are most vulnerable for climate change are the arctic regions. Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) is a cold-water salmonid species with the most northern distribution of all freshwater fish species. READ MORE
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5. FOREST LANDSCAPE STRUCTURE OF CAPERCAILLIE (TETRAO UROGALLUS) LEK SITES IN NORTHERN SWEDEN : Analysis of lek site characteristics
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : The purpose of this study is to analyze which variables influence the capercaillie’s (Tetrao urogallus) selection of lek sites in northern Sweden by using remote sensing data. The lek site is a crucial area for the species’ reproductive success. READ MORE