Essays about: "importance of tree plantation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words importance of tree plantation.

  1. 1. PERCEPTION OF URBAN TREES AND THEIR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Emma Dalros Sköld; [2023-08-03]
    Keywords : perceptions; tree preferences; urban trees; ecosystem services;

    Abstract : Global urbanization is one of the most wide-ranging, irreversible, and rapid land-use changes in modern history. Natural elements, such as trees, should be incorporated into cities to produce sustainable urban environments. READ MORE

  3. 2. Implementation of native tree species in Rwandan forest plantations : recommendations for a sustainable sector

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

    Author : Roberto Enrico Stelstra; [2021]
    Keywords : silviculture; tropical; mixed plantations; indigenous species;

    Abstract : The forest plantations in Rwanda have been dominated by monocultures of exotic species, primarily Eucalyptus and Pinus, for the last 100 years. This type of monoculture leaves the forests vulnerable to disturbances like pests and droughts, and has a negative impact on the species biodiversity in the Rwandan forests. READ MORE

  4. 3. Location decisions regarding forest plantations in Brazil : Which aspects are important to actors in the Brazilian tree industry?

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Katarina Nilsson Lannerstedt; [2020]
    Keywords : Eucalyptus; sustainable development; land use; decision-making; policy; legislation; independent forest certification; economic sustainability; environmental sustainability; social sustainability;

    Abstract : Brazilian productive forest plantations and sustainability is a continuous subject of debate, since such forest plantations constitute an increasing proportion of the Brazilian forest cover, and because of documented instances where some establishments have resulted in negative impacts on local ecosystems and communities. Meanwhile, balancing economic, environmental and social sustainability is becoming an important concern in industrial decision-making given the increasing importance of the global sustainability goals. READ MORE

  5. 4. Reforestation in the far north : comparing effects of the native tree species Betula pubescens and the non-native Pinus contorta in Iceland

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

    Author : Elin Fries; [2017]
    Keywords : Iceland; non-native tree species; understory vegetation; P. contorta; B. pubescens;

    Abstract : The use of non-native tree species in forestry is both praised and questioned. Foresters have often promoted their use, mainly because of higher growth rates, resilience to pests and diseases and improved survival under harsh conditions. READ MORE

  6. 5. Commercial eucalyptus plantations with Taungya system in Lao PDR: analysis of tree root biomass

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Simon Edberg; [2015]
    Keywords : eucalyptus; agroforestry; root development; root system; Southeast Asia;

    Abstract : The increasing demand for wood, fibre and pulp coupled with efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emission has put immense importance on the development of forest plantations. The rapidly growing human population will also face shortage of food, particularly in developing world where agricultural productivity is generally low. READ MORE