Essays about: "traditional forest utilization"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words traditional forest utilization.

  1. 1. Thermochemical energy utilization of biomass in Rwanda - a screening of potential feedstocks

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

    Author : Felix Johansson Carne; [2022]
    Keywords : bioenergy; agricultural; residues; waste; agroforestry; africa; energiteknik; bioenergi; jordbruksrester; afrika; termokemisk; bränslen;

    Abstract : Traditional bioenergy practices in sub-Saharan Africa involve collecting natural forest wood and burning it in simple fireplaces for household cooking. This is actually still very common, especially in rural areas. The situation is unfortunately connected to health issues, inequality and natural forest degradation and deforestation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Prediction of Short-term Default Probability of Credit Card Invoices Using Behavioural Data

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Billy Lu; [2022]
    Keywords : Probability of Default; Credit Risk; Short-term Default Prediction; Machine Learning; Gradient Boosting; Thresholding; Sannolikheten för Fallissemang; Kreditrisk; Kortsiktig Fallissemang Prediktion; Maskininlärning; Gradientförstärkning; Tröskling;

    Abstract : Probability of Default (PD) is a standard metric to model and monitor credit risk, a major risk facing financial institutions. Traditional PD models are used to forecast risk levels in the long-term, while short-term PD predictions are rarer, but they can support management decisions on an operational level. READ MORE

  4. 3. Öppen innovationsmodell för samarbete mellan företag och universitet

    University essay from SLU/Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology (from 131204)

    Author : Johan Storgärd; [2018]
    Keywords : studentutveckling; IDEF0; processutveckling; informationsflöde;

    Abstract : Öppen innovation är ett trendord som uppkommit i världen av entreprenörer, denna trend kan spåras till Henry Chesbourgh som ”myntade” begreppet. Innovation är nå-got som driver en organisations forsknings- och utvecklingsavdelning att utveckla produkter eller affärsidéer. READ MORE

  5. 4. Forest Conservation and the Hadzabe. An integrated approach in protecting biodiversity and cultural diversity. Case study: Carbon Tanzania.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Sabrina Fassbender; [2016]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Historical Ecology; Community-based forest Conservation; REDD ; Carbon offsetting; Biocultural Diversity; Hunter-gatherer communities; Tanzania.;

    Abstract : Preventing emissions from deforestation is propagated as an effective strategy to combat climate change. At the same time forest landscapes are habitat to the last remaining traditional societies of this planet. For a long time forest conservation programs neglected the role of these indigenous communities for forest landscapes. READ MORE

  6. 5. Den mångfunktionella skogen – förutsättningar och möjligheter

    University essay from SLU/Landscape Architecture (until 121231)

    Author : Mona Falck; [2012]
    Keywords : skog; skogslandskap; planering; landskapsplanering; brukarmedverkan; skogsbruk; mångbruk; hållbar utveckling; landsbygdsutveckling;

    Abstract : Denna uppsats utgår från författarens intresse för en hållbar landsbygdsplanering. Ämnet har avgränsats till skogslandskapet, då detta utgör en betydande del av den svenska landsbygden. READ MORE