Essays about: "invasive plants"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 38 essays containing the words invasive plants.

  1. 1. Non-native plants in mountain ecosystems. An exploration of plant diversity and its response to road disturbance and alien invasion.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Instiutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Anderberg Lina; [2023-10-19]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Understanding patterns of invasive plants becomes ever more important as anthropogenic presence continues to facilitate their spread. In mountainous landscapes, cases of establishment by nonnative species have become frequent, despite the environmentally unfavorable conditions for plants less adapted to the harsh climate. READ MORE

  3. 2. Invasive plant species in southwest Sweden: Evaluation methods of removal by empirical study and literature review

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Carl-Johan Dekker; [2023-08-07]
    Keywords : Invasive alien species; management; nature conservation; biodiversity;

    Abstract : Invasive alien species (IAS), are one of the five biggest threats to biodiversity worldwide. An instrument for biodiversity protection in Sweden is the establishment and management of nature reserves. The goal of nature reserves is to protect valuable nature and rare species to preserve biodiversity. READ MORE

  4. 3. Värdväxter hos Coleophora - säckmalar : koppling till utbredning och hotstatus

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : David Lundgren; [2023]
    Keywords : värdväxter; insekter; nattfjärilar; säckmalar; Lepidoptera; Coleophora; lövminerare; småfjärilar; fjärilslarver; rödlistade arter; hotade arter; pollinerare;

    Abstract : Att stoppa utarmning av biologisk mångfald och livsmiljöer är en stor utmaning och en ödesfråga för mänskligheten. Klimatförändringar, exploatering, kalhyggesskogsbruk, intensivt brukad jordbruksmark, invasiva arter och miljögifter medför att jorden är inne i sitt sjätte utdöende. READ MORE

  5. 4. Assessment of the invasive Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) distribution in Sweden : The effects of latitudinal location and land cover on the distribution

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

    Author : Daniel Penttinen; [2023]
    Keywords : Himalayan balsam; Impatiens glandulifera; distribution; Jättebalsamin; Impatiens glandulifera; utbredning;

    Abstract : Invasive alien species are recognized as a major problem worldwide. They affect native flora and fauna negatively, resulting in loss of biodiversity and increased economic costs of the species’ themselves and management efforts. READ MORE

  6. 5. Quantity and quality of oaks (Quercus) as suitable habitats for the longhorn beetle species Plagionotus detritus : An inventory study in Stockholm and Uppsala County, Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Ida Widegren; [2023]
    Keywords : Plagionotus detritus; P. detritus; Cerambycidae; Cerambycinae; longhorn beetle; insects; habitat; oak; Quercus; conservation; ecology; endangered; threatened;

    Abstract : The longhorn beetle Plagionotus detritus is associated with newly dead oak wood and is declining throughout its distribution range. In Sweden, P.detritus has displayed one of the most dramatic reductions in distribution recorded for insect species and is near regional extinction. READ MORE