Essays about: "topsoil removal"
Found 5 essays containing the words topsoil removal.
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1. 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 EcologyAbstract : 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
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2. Studie i att utöka arealen rikkärr i Skåne - Med exempel på hur tre rikkärr kan utökas
University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologiAbstract : Rich fens contribute with numerous ecosystem services, such as the highest biodiversity found among wetlands, water purification, carbon sequestration, hydrological services, recreational and educational services are all part of services provided from rich fens. Drainage and land-use change has severely damaged or destroyed these services in many regions of Europe and Sweden; restoration plans are needed to change this trend. READ MORE
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3. Effect of soil tillage system and straw retention on soil aggregation and water capacity
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Arable land supplies food and it is therefore important to develop the production and land-use in a sustainable way. To grow crops for food should be both economical and environmentally sustainable and the soil structure and quality should be taken in consideration when cultivating our land. READ MORE
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4. Vegetation establishment after restoration measures in calcareous sandy grasslands
University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologiAbstract : ABSTRACT Calcareous sandy grasslands are among the most threatened habitats in Europe, primarily because of abandonment, acidification, eutrophication and fragmentation. Much of the biodiversity found in calcareous sandy grasslands depend on the availability of calcareous sand in the topsoil layer. READ MORE
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5. Spårelement i Sveriges jordbruksmark : flöden, trender och fältbalanser
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : Field balances based on supply and removal of trace elements from the topsoil have been calculatedfor farms specialized in crop, dairy and pig production in Sweden. Today's field balances have beencompared with the field balances of 1990 in order to examine if, and then how, the situation haschanged. READ MORE
