Essays about: "Conservation"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 1495 essays containing the word Conservation.

1. 31. The use of regurgitated pellets from the great cormorant to detect the presence of the round goby

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Tim Dorup; [2023-08-07]
   Keywords : Invasive species; Regurgitated pellets; Great cormorant; Round goby; dPCR;

   Abstract : The round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) is an invasive alien species that poses one of the greatest threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services in Sweden today. The round goby originates from the Black Sea and Caspian Sea but has in recent decades rapidly spread with global shipping traffic to new areas in Europe and North America. READ MORE

3. 32. Invasive plant species in southwest Sweden: Evaluation methods of removal by empirical study and literature review

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Carl-Johan Dekker; [2023-08-07]
   Keywords : Invasive alien species; management; nature conservation; biodiversity;

   Abstract : Invasive alien species (IAS), are one of the five biggest threats to biodiversity worldwide. An instrument for biodiversity protection in Sweden is the establishment and management of nature reserves. The goal of nature reserves is to protect valuable nature and rare species to preserve biodiversity. READ MORE

4. 33. The Valeriana officinalis aggregate in Sweden. A preliminary study.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Daniel Bäck; [2023-06-30]
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   Abstract : Common valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.) is a species of flowering plants native to Europe, the roots of which have been used in folk medicine for centuries. But due to high diversity in morphology and chromosome numbers, different populations in V. READ MORE

5. 34. Investigating the use of olfactory cues to re-direct African savannah elephant pathways. A potential conflict mitigation tool.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Vera Ruijs; [2023-06-30]
   Keywords : African savannah elephants – conflict mitigation – elephant pathways – human-elephant conflict – olfactory cues;

   Abstract : Human-elephant conflict resulting from, for example crop raiding behaviour, poses a significant threat to the conservation of African savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana). These conflicts can lead to fatalities in both humans and elephants. READ MORE

6. 35. Exploring the Green Premium: A Hedonic Pricing Study on House Prices in Municipalities Adjacent to Färnebofjärden and Tyresta National Parks

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Tobias Strömbäck; Daniel Neij Boarder; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : National Park; hedonic price model; proximity; property; willingness to pay;

   Abstract : This thesis conducts a hedonic pricing model with multiple regression analysis to examine the relationship between proximity to Färnebofjärden and Tyresta National Parks and house prices in adjacent municipalities between 2019 and 2020. The literature reviewed indicates a positive correlation, but it has various gaps which our thesis addresses. READ MORE