Essays about: "plant maintenance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 139 essays containing the words plant maintenance.

  1. 1. Riparian plant biodiversity and community composition of ditches and straightened streams : identifying key environmental drivers in a boreal forest setting

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

    Author : Rasmus Staaf; [2024]
    Keywords : artificial waterways; riparian zone; novel ecosystems; ; forestry; ditch network maintenance; species richness; hill-diversity; drainage ditches; coarse woody debris; ditch cleaning; ecology;

    Abstract : Modified ecosystems are typically seen as degraded and having no ecological value. In many cases, the modification of the ecosystem was done more than 100 years ago and may have had time to recover and become a refugia for species that were once more common in the landscape. READ MORE

  3. 2. Arbete med biologisk mångfald på Kungliga Djurgården : med fokus på rödlistade och invasiva arter

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Vanda Barkstedt; [2023]
    Keywords : biologisk mångfald; rödlistade arter; invasiva arter; skötselåtgärder; bekämpningsåtgärder; Kungliga Djurgården; Kungliga Djurgårdens förvaltning;

    Abstract : Fler och fler arter hotas av förändrad markanvändning, klimatförändringar, spridning av invasiva arter m.m. För att motverka den negativa utvecklingen har urbana grönområden blivit allt viktigare. READ MORE

  4. 3. Wetland restoration on Öland : a short-term evaluation of vascular plant community composition after topsoil removal and reinstated grazing

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Marta Holmlund; [2023]
    Keywords : wetland restoration; vegetation; biodiversity; topsoil removal; Ellenberg indicator values;

    Abstract : Wetlands are recognized as important types of ecosystems, inhabiting rich biodiversity and performing multiple ecosystem services. However, many have been lost because of anthropogenic activities and a majority of the remaining wetland habitats are in bad conditions, displaying both loss of functionality and biodiversity. READ MORE

  5. 4. An analysis of how a Digital Twin could be used throughout a process life cycle

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

    Author : Victor Svahn; [2023]
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    Abstract : Within Industry 4.0, the concept of digital twins gains significant attention globally as organizations explore their potential in various industries worldwide. International research and development efforts focus on leveraging digital twins to monitor and optimize processes and products' behavior and performance. READ MORE

  6. 5. Stochastic Optimization of Asset Management Project Portfolios: A Risk-Informed Approach

    University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

    Author : Sebastian Persson; Niklas Hansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Nuclear asset management; Risk-informed asset management; Portfolio optimization; Project selection; Knapsack problem; Monte Carlo simulation; Conditional Value at Risk; Tillgångsförvaltning; Riskinformerad tillgångsförvaltning; Portföljoptimering; Projekturval; Kappsäcksproblem; Monte Carlo simulering; Conditional Value at Risk;

    Abstract : Asset management within the nuclear industry has become an increasingly relevant topic as safety requirements have tightened and energy security has become more important. Asset management ensures performance and reliability in a nuclear facility by balancing costs, opportunities, and risks to get the most out of assets. READ MORE