Essays about: "rural development europe"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 47 essays containing the words rural development europe.
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1. Tapestry of rural lives : trust and ties within BYGDSAM association
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Local communities across Europe have been experiencing a decline in population and public services. To counter this trend, civil society often steps up through voluntary associations. READ MORE
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2. Nature representation in forest fire management in Jämtland, Sweden
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : With a globally increasing mean temperature and drier summers in Europe, forest fires are becoming a wider known issue in the forest landscape. Having been part of the boreal forest landscape for millennia, their influence becomes more pronounced due to these changes. READ MORE
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3. Living with the surrounding conditions - Towards a more sustainable way of dwelling in an urban context
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : Historically, inhabitants have always altered their domestic spaces to adapt to different environmental conditions and to meet personal needs. Especially in rural dwellings, lowtech but very effective and simple ways of adaptations have been and are still in use. READ MORE
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4. The ecological impact of artificial light at night in landscape architecture : strategies and guidelines for street lights for the benefit of biodiversity and local wildlife
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Artificial light at night (ALAN) is an increasingly common form of light pollution that contributes to biodiversity loss, loss of dark habitats, disrupting populations both on an individual- and population level by invading biodiversity hot spots. Recent studies show that artificial light is increasing at a rate of approximately 6% annually over Earth’s surface, and 88% of Europe and 47% of the United States experience light pollution on a nightly basis. READ MORE
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5. Insekter som livsmedel : attityder och möjligheter
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Insekter som livsmedel är ett fenomen som sedan länge varit vanligt i flera länder utanför EU. Nu står vi inför en tid där denna form av livsmedel också introduceras i Europa och specifikt Sverige. READ MORE
