Essays about: "Betula pendula"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 47 essays containing the words Betula pendula.

  1. 6. Comparison of native and introduced tree species in a range from low to high productivity sites in southern Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Gailene Brazaityte; [2023]
    Keywords : introduced tree species; low productivity sites; moderate productivity sites; high productivity sites; Picea abies; Pinus sylvestris; Betula pendula; Picea glauca; Picea mariana; Picea sitchensis; Pinus contorta; Pseudotsuga menziesii; Abies grandis; Populus balsamifera; Larix x eurolepis; Populus tremula × Populus tremuloides;

    Abstract : The dilemma of climate change, biodiversity conservation and economic efficiency in nowadays forestry leads us to search for the new solutions. Introduction of non-native tree species becomes a more frequently explored field as a solution for the future problems. READ MORE

  3. 7. Towards climate optimised riparian buffer zones in boreal forests

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

    Author : Alice Falk; [2022]
    Keywords : Forestry; Biogeochemical hotspots; Carbon dioxide; Methane;

    Abstract : Boreal forests have the potential to mitigate the increased concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere. However, forestry alters the soil biogeochemical processes which can cause an increase in GHG emissions from nearby water bodies, soil and vegetation. READ MORE

  4. 8. Effect of different thinning regimes on growth of Silver birch (Betula pendula Roth) planted on agricultural lands in Latvia

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Edzus Romans; [2022]
    Keywords : Betula pendula; thinning; plantations; growth; production; abandoned agricultural land;

    Abstract : This study a is continuation of the long-term experiment established by Šaicāne (2019). The main aim of the study was to examine the initial effect of different thinning regimes on growth of Silver birch (Betula pendula Roth) planted on abandoned farmlands in Latvia. READ MORE

  5. 9. Birch for Future: Yay or Nay?

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Swastika Chakravorty; [2022]
    Keywords : Betula pendula Roth; Biodiversity; Growth; Simulation; Species Mixture;

    Abstract : Birch (Betula pendula Roth in this study) is a widespread broadleaf species in the Swedish forests. Different birds, saproxylic insects, understorey vascular plants and mycorrhizal fungi are dependent on birch and birch deadwood. The mixture of birch and Norway spruce (Picea abies (L. READ MORE

  6. 10. 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