Essays about: "tree preferences"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the words tree preferences.

  1. 1. Behaviours of older adults in urban outdoor environments during warm days

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Sandra Lujic; [2023-08-18]
    Keywords : Older adults; urban outdoor environments; behaviour; preferences; thermal comfort;

    Abstract : As a result of climate change, heat waves are expected to increase in frequency, duration, and severity, which is particularly threatening to the urban population. Vulnerable groups, including the older population, are more likely to be affected by adverse health effects due to heat exposure. READ MORE

  3. 2. PERCEPTION OF URBAN TREES AND THEIR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Emma Dalros Sköld; [2023-08-03]
    Keywords : perceptions; tree preferences; urban trees; ecosystem services;

    Abstract : Global urbanization is one of the most wide-ranging, irreversible, and rapid land-use changes in modern history. Natural elements, such as trees, should be incorporated into cities to produce sustainable urban environments. READ MORE

  4. 3. Lärkens framtid i svensk förädlingsindustri : råvaruförsörjning och efterfrågan

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Albin Lindquist; [2022]
    Keywords : hybridlärk; klimatförändringar; sibirisk lärk; skogsbruk;

    Abstract : Val av trädslag vid skogsföryngring kan ha en stor inverkan på skogsägandets lönsamhet då olika trädslag har olika egenskaper och preferenser gällande exempelvis jordmån och klimat. Felaktiga val av trädarter kan också leda till skador på grund av storm, brand och biotiska skadegörare. READ MORE

  5. 4. Utvärdering av metod för att morfologiskt särskilja björkarterna Betula pendula och Betula pubescens

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

    Author : Pontus Nykvist; [2022]
    Keywords : björk; morfologi; artbestämning; fällningsmetoden; Silver birch; Downy birch;

    Abstract : Birch is the third most common tree species in Sweden and has previously been seen as a weed in the forests. In the last 20 years, birch has had a clearly increasing trend in Swedens growing timber stock, but there are still many knowledge gaps regarding management, regeneration, processing, and its impact on the environment. READ MORE

  6. 5. An abductive study to identify key influencing variables affecting the last mile logistics endpoint selection : A study done at PostNord AB

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Venkata Mukhyaprana Sree Hari Kiran Kotty; [2021]
    Keywords : Last-mile logistics; consumer preferences; conjoint analysis; rattle analysis; demographic analysis;

    Abstract : Background In the context of booming e-commerce and associated logistics flows, there is a considerable challenge to support the future of volumes, specifically more towards home deliveries by logistics service providers (LSP). There are means of addressing this challenge by identifying the key factors that influence consumer behaviour and lead to better adoption by meeting their convenience through right self collection end points setups thus decreasing the logistics costs, meeting sustainability targets and also efficiencies for logistics service provider operations. READ MORE