Essays about: "natural vegetation and wildlife"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words natural vegetation and wildlife.
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1. Influence of surface water availability on the distribution of White Rhinoceros in central Greater Kruger
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : The population of white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) is now declining in the Kruger National Park (KNP) in South Africa due to the intense poaching crisis ongoing since the early 2000s. The need for an efficient conservation effort has never been greater and requires a better understanding of white rhinoceros distribution in the landscape. READ MORE
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2. Hur nederbörd kan inverka på aktivitetsmönster och boskapspredation hos lejon (Panthera leo)
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and HealthAbstract : African lions (Panthera Leo) are classified as vulnerable according to the International Union for Conservation. The presence of predators as lion, is crucial for a functioning ecosystem worldwide, which makes the decline a serious problem. Wildlife conflicts between people and lions are a major threat for the lion population. READ MORE
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3. Planning future forests for energy, environment and wildlife : Evaluation of forest management scenarios using a forest landscape model in Sweden
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Comparing the future state of natural capital and ecosystem services with quantitative scenarios is essential in the decision-making process for a sustainable management of forest landscapes. In Sweden, an intensified forest management will likely be necessary to meet future demands of woody biomass as a source of bioenergy and building materials. READ MORE
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4. Could horse grazing be used to restore abandoned fields? : a comparison of the vegetation between horse pastures and abandoned fields, and an inventory of the effects of grazing- history and intensity
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Semi-natural fields, created by traditional land-use systems like low-intensity cattle grazing, have high ecological value due to the occurrence of numerous plant species, and their associated faunal communities. In Sweden, this habitat is threatened by both land-abandonment and agricultural intensification. READ MORE
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5. Influence of garden structure and surrounding landscape on the presence of wildlife in Umeå
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Around the world cities are growing. Expansion and densification often take place at the expense of urban greenspace, the most common habitat for urban wildlife. Even though gardens take up a significant amount of the city's green space, there are no general guidelines on how to manage garden to support local wildlife. READ MORE
