Essays about: "Amazonian"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 25 essays containing the word Amazonian.

  1. 21. Efficiency of bolsa floresta program in the Brazilian amazon

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Nathalia Lucas; [2013]
    Keywords : Amazon; biodiversity; environmental services; environmental policy; forest; payment for environmental services;

    Abstract : All over the world the increasing disappearance of natural habitats and ecosystems is concerning policy makers, populations and nongovernmental organizations. Many ecosystems such as forests are multifunctional landscapes and they provide a range of environmental services (benefits that people obtain from the ecosystem) that are vital for humankind and therefore worth preserving. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Implications of Local Governance for REDD+: A Case Study From the Ecuadorian Amazon

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Anthony Collen; [2011]
    Keywords : REDD ; Governance; Communities; Institutions; Safeguards; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Recognising the critical role of forests in addressing Climate Change, a proposal being negotiated under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the “Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation” mechanism, or REDD+. REDD+ aims to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by providing economic incentives to developing countries and local forest inhabitants to conserve, manage or enhance their forests. READ MORE

  4. 23. Effect of Tree-Fall Gaps on Fruit-Feeding Nymphalidae Assemblages in a Peruvian Rainforest

    University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Sylvia Pardonnet; [2010]
    Keywords : Intermediate disturbances; Gap dynamics; Amazonian Lepidoptera;

    Abstract : Tropical rainforests are among the most complex and diverse ecosystems, composed of a mosaic of shady understory under the closed canopy and tree-fall gaps of varying sizes and age. The light reaching the forest floor favors the recruitment of fast growing plant species and provide food resources for other animal species including butterflies. READ MORE

  5. 24. The grieving forest; the social-environmental degradation in Amazonian Rainforest

    University essay from Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling

    Author : Maria Fernandez; Sebastian José Caballero; [2008]
    Keywords : Amazonian; actors; social and environmental problems;

    Abstract : The Amazonia is the biggest rainforest in the world, home also to probably the largest amount of different bio diversity species in our planet. Notwithstanding these incredible attributes, it is also one of the most threatened regions earth that extends to the whole planet. READ MORE

  6. 25. Preserving biodiversity of the Ecudorian rainforest : basic healthcare, nutrition and parasitic control of common Amazonian animal species held at the model farm "Centro Fátima"

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Annina Riikonen; Miriam Kenic; [2006]
    Keywords : Amazonas; turtle; tortoise; parrot; bird; snake; boa; constrictor; rainbow boa; Equador; Puyo; nutrition; de-worming; parasitic control; preventive health care; housing; exotic pets;

    Abstract : This report contains information about housing, nutrition and medical management of some Amazonian animal species held at the model farm Centro Fátima. It is written as a handbook for the Center to help to promote good health and wellbeing of the animals living there... READ MORE