Essays about: "laurel forest"

Found 2 essays containing the words laurel forest.

  1. 1. Allelopathic potential in the laurel forest of Tenerife, Canary Islands

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

    Author : Miamaria Runnquist; [2005]
    Keywords : allelopathy; laurel forest; Canary Islands;

    Abstract : Laboratory and field experiments were conducted in order to assess the allelopathic potential of a laurel forest of Tenerife, Canary Islands. Decomposing litter and leaching from leaves or other plant parts can have inhibitory effects on seed germination and seedling growth. READ MORE

  3. 2. Cultivation of trees as a way to achieve diversification for smallholdings in Nicaragua

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Hugo Delavaux; [2005]
    Keywords : Nicaragua; cultivation of trees; farmer attitudes; PRA; forestry;

    Abstract : This study was carried out in the two villages of Buena Vista and Santa Teresa, department of Jinotega in north central Nicaragua. The purpose of the study was to investigate farmers' attitudes toward timber trees and forests, and to investigate the occurrence of tree species with high timber value in the area. READ MORE