Essays about: "Heather Calluna vulgaris"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Heather Calluna vulgaris.

  1. 1. The effect of forestry and cervid densities on annual growth of ericaceous shrub species

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Alina Sayn; [2021]
    Keywords : production forest; conifer; silviculture; plant-animal interaction; forest management; ungulate;

    Abstract : Ericaceous shrubs, such as bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), cowberry (V. vitis-idaea), and heather (Calluna vulgaris), dominate the understory in Swedish forests. Their important role of providing forage for wild deer is well established. READ MORE

  3. 2. General factors that regulate survival among ectotherms at northern latitudes: a study of sand lizard, Lacerta agilis, habitat in southern Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Kalle Wahlbäck; [2019]
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    Abstract : Open sand habitats in Sweden has been declining for the past century and this is mirrored by the increasing fragmentation and attenuation of species bound to these habitats. Many threatened species coexist in the same habitats as sand lizards, habitats best described as warm sites with a long continuity. READ MORE

  4. 3. Skogsskötselåtgärders påverkan på risväxter i Sverige

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

    Author : Maria Michold; Jessica Åström; [2018]
    Keywords : gallring; slutavverkning; fältskikt; riksskogstaxeringen; boreal skog;

    Abstract : Brukandet av skogen har länge påverkat landskapet i riktning mot tätare och yngre skogar med minskad artdiversitet. Många risväxter har viktiga funktioner i ekosystemet som t.ex. födokällor, men har också ekonomiska och rekreationsmässiga värden. READ MORE

  5. 4. The distribution of Moose (Alces alces) during winter in southern Sweden : a response to food sources?

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

    Author : Mikael Wallén; [2010]
    Keywords : Moose Alces alces ; Bilberry Vaccinum myrtillus ; Fox berry Vaccinum vitis-idea ; Heather Calluna vulgaris ; Browsing damages; Supplemental feeding; winter range;

    Abstract : The traditional Swedish way of dealing with browsing damages made by moose, is to reduce the moose population. However, a growing way of dealing with damages made by several ungulate species, including wild boars in particular is to redistribute them with supplementary food sources. READ MORE

  6. 5. Downward migration and transfer to plants of radiocaesium in Scottish soil profiles : a comparison with earlier studies

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Kristin Thored; [2010]
    Keywords : Radiocaesium; migration rate; migration depth; transfer factors; deposition; Scotland;

    Abstract : Following the accident at the nuclear power plant in Chernobyl in 1986, great volumes of137Cs were distributed over large parts of the former Soviet Union and Europe. Over Scotland,radiocaesium was deposited as wet deposition. READ MORE