Essays about: "Local site index"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words Local site index.

  1. 1. The bzzzt of frirends. Interspecific competition in Arctic plants for pollination services.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Malin Olsson; [2023-06-27]
    Keywords : the Arctic; pollinator networks; competition; autonomous selfing; Arktis; pollinationsnätverk; konkurrens; autonom självpollinering;

    Abstract : The Arctic has a harsh environment that is challenging for the flora and fauna that inhabits the region. The ruling abiotic factors of the region results is a low species richness that creates a potential challenge for the region’s plant species. READ MORE

  3. 2. The effects of management practices and environmental variables on the biodiversity of Nardus grasslands in the national park Hohe Tauern, Austria

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Rebecca Paulina Dörner; [2023]
    Keywords : biodiversity; Nardus stricta; Nardus grassland; national park Hohe Tauern; East Tyrol; alpine pastures;

    Abstract : Introduction. A large part of the biodiversity of the Alps is linked to an interaction between the natural environment and traditional land-use practices. This study focuses on the priority habitat type of species rich Nardus grasslands (Natura 2000 Code 6230*), which is endangered, but continues to thrive in extensively managed subalpine pastures. READ MORE

  4. 3. The ability to create mixed stands by planting Norway spruce and Scots pine every second row

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Eva Higgins Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : Local site index; seedlings every second row; regeneration; biodiversity; climate change; establishment;

    Abstract : Swedish forests primarily consist of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.). READ MORE

  5. 4. Topographic controls of drought impact on Swedish primary forests

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Johanna Asch; [2021]
    Keywords : Physical geography; ecosystem analysis; primary forest; boreal forest; drought impact; topography; drainage; climate change; random forest; terrain index; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Anthropogenic climate change has increased the frequency of extreme drought events and leads to “hotter” droughts. Topography controls plant available water and site-specific climatic conditions. Drought sensitivity may therefore vary over short distances between wet and dry locations of the landscape. READ MORE

  6. 5. Changes in habitat suitability for three declining Anatidae species saltmarshes on the Mersey estuary, North-West England

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Cecilia Baggini; [2020]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; habitat suitability model; saltmarsh; protected areas; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Saltmarshes are areas of coastal grassland that are regularly flooded by seawater. They support a large number of resident and migratory bird species, both overwintering and breeding. READ MORE