Essays about: "protected areas"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 338 essays containing the words protected areas.

1. 1. Skogslekplatsen : ett idéförslag för en lekmiljö i Hammarbyskogen

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Rebecca Eurenius; [2024]
   Keywords : Lekmiljö; naturlek; landskapsarkitektur; temalekplats;

   Abstract : Med förtätning av städer riskerar grönområden att minska i storlek och antal. Det kan leda till sämre förutsättningar för barns lek, vilket kan påverka deras hälsa och utveckling negativt. Att vistas eller leka i naturen har visats sig ha flera positiva effekter. READ MORE

3. 2. Mängden död ved i värdekärnor i Söderåsens nationalpark

   University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

   Author : Gustav Thurell; [2024]
   Keywords : volym död ved; stående död ved; liggande död ved; bokskog; nedbrytningsgrad; värdekärna;

   Abstract : There is a lack of knowledge about the development of the dead wood in former production beech (Fagus sylvatica) forests that have been protected. The present study has been carried out in Söderåsen National Park to compare the distribution of dead wood in relatively unaffected beech forests that have been protected for a long time (A-value cores) and older, previously managed beech forest that has only been protected for 20-30 years (B-value cores). READ MORE

4. 3. THE FIRST ACTIVE ACID SULFATE SOIL FOUND OUTSIDE THE BALTIC BASIN, IN VISKA VALLEY WEST COAST OF SWEDEN

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Johanna Bergström; [2023-09-15]
   Keywords : Acid sulfate soil; AS soil; ERT measurements; resistivity; Baltic basin; Swedish west coast; acidification; Tapes transgression;

   Abstract : Acid sulfate (AS) soils are naturally formed but are responsible for environmental problem due to its low pH. Drainage of active AS soils can lead to mobilization of harmful metals and a severe pH drop in nearby aquatic environments, which in turn may harm the ecological conditions. READ MORE

5. 4. 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

6. 5. Effectiveness of the Costa Rican Payments for Ecosystem Services program in mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions: Trends in carbon stocks 2012-2020

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Noelia Solano Guindon; [2023]
   Keywords : Payments for ecosystem services; ecosystem services; carbon stocks; greenhouse gas emissions; mitigation; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Payments for ecosystem services (PES), a mechanism of incentives or compensation to landowners for provision of ecosystem services, have grown as a tool for meeting conservation goals. The Costa Rican payments for ecosystem services (PSA) program is one of the best-known examples because of being one of the most established. READ MORE