Essays about: "Habitat characteristics"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 79 essays containing the words Habitat characteristics.

  1. 11. Distribution Analysis of Impatiens glandulifera in Kronoberg County and a Pest Risk Map for Alvesta Municipality

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Johan Viscarra Hansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Impatiens glandulifera; pest risk map; distribution analysis; suitability analysis; invasive alien plant; weighted overlay; Himalayan balsam; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The spread of invasive alien species poses great risks for biodiversity, human health and economies. Impatiens glandulifera, an invasive alien plant which has been listed in The European list of Invasive Alien Species of Union concern, is widely spread in Sweden. READ MORE

  3. 12. Marine Habitat Mapping Using Image Enhancement Techniques & Machine Learning

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Avdelningen för datateknik och informatik

    Author : Mudasar Mureed; [2022]
    Keywords : Coral Reef; Habitat Mapping; Convolutional Neural Network; Transfer Learning; Fine Tuning; CLAHE;

    Abstract : AbstractThe mapping of habitats is the first step that is done in policies that target theenvironment, as well as in spatial planning and management. The biodiversityplans are always centered around habitats. Therefore, constant monitoring ofthese delicate species in terms of health, changes, and extinction is a must inbiodiversity plans. READ MORE

  4. 13. Tree origin or traits? : what makes a tree suitable as an urban habitat for insect fauna?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Kalle Ågren; [2022]
    Keywords : Biodiversity; Tree morphology; Invertebrates; Natives; Non-natives; Geographical origin; Phylogeny; Exotic; Plant technology; Congeners; Urban;

    Abstract : A global decline in diversity of plants and animals, has led to an increased focus on the topic of biodiversity. The trend of urbanisation can be a facilitator for biodiversity loss, and cities generally have lower densities of species compared to non-urban areas. This has made biodiversity in cities an important concept. READ MORE

  5. 14. Riparian buffer zones in agricultural landscapes : Their status today and their future as an ecological tool in Sweden

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Mikaela Ignatiou Hadjicharalambous; [2021]
    Keywords : Riparian buffer zones; agriculture lanscapes; ecological tool; streams; kantzoner; lantbrukslandskap; ekologisk vertyg; vattendrag;

    Abstract : The application of intensive farming and cultivation practices, resulting in large-scale modification of the hydrology of streams and rivers and of the natural vegetation, has increased the need to find ways to mitigate the negative impact of this habitat degradation. Suitable design and creation of riparian buffer zones in agriculture areas, is by many considered the best remedial measure. READ MORE

  6. 15. Woodland key habitats for functional forest landscape green infrastructure in the Swedish mountain region

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Britta Sterner; [2021]
    Keywords : woodland key habitat; green infrastructure; connectivity; forest biodiversity; NW Sweden;

    Abstract : The intact forest landscapes along the Scandinavian Mountain range are of very high conservational value both nationally and internationally, due to their intact characteristics and biodiversity. The high nature conservation values have remained as a result of restricted forest clear-cutting above the so-called mountain forest border (MFB). READ MORE