Essays about: "DRAINAGE"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 364 essays containing the word DRAINAGE.
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1. Riparian plant biodiversity and community composition of ditches and straightened streams : identifying key environmental drivers in a boreal forest setting
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : Modified ecosystems are typically seen as degraded and having no ecological value. In many cases, the modification of the ecosystem was done more than 100 years ago and may have had time to recover and become a refugia for species that were once more common in the landscape. READ MORE
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2. THE FIRST ACTIVE ACID SULFATE SOIL FOUND OUTSIDE THE BALTIC BASIN, IN VISKA VALLEY WEST COAST OF SWEDEN
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Acid sulfate (AS) soils are naturally formed but are responsible for environmental problem due to its low pH. Drainage of active AS soils can lead to mobilization of harmful metals and a severe pH drop in nearby aquatic environments, which in turn may harm the ecological conditions. READ MORE
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3. Utilizing wood ash to stimulate algal growth in mine waters from northern Sweden
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Geovetenskap och miljöteknikAbstract : Acid rock drainage (ARD), caused by the oxidation of sulphide bearing minerals, continues to be an environmental impact of both closed and operational mines, leading to waters with low pH values and high metal concentrations (Park et al., 2019). READ MORE
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4. 3D modelling and resistivity measurements for hydrogeological assessments in the northern part of Vombsänkan
University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionenAbstract : The geology of Vombsänkan is characterized by a complex sequence of Quaternary deposits overlying the Paleozoic sedimentary bedrock. The area is 759 km2 and has recorded several ice advances followed by glacial retreats and ice melting. READ MORE
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5. Långsiktig torvnedbrytning för olika vegetationstyper på dikad skogsmark
University essay from SLU/School for Forest ManagementAbstract : Skogsklädda torvmarker i Sverige dikades i stor utsträckning mellan 1930- och 1980-talen i syfte att höja virkesproduktionen. Till följd av klimatproblemet har intresset för dikade torvmarkers bidrag till växthusgasutsläppen ökat under de senaste decennierna. READ MORE