Essays about: "Natura 2000 Network"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words Natura 2000 Network.

  1. 1. Hydrological control of plant species composition and distribution in Dal River alluvial meadows

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Matouš Jimel; [2023]
    Keywords : Riparian zone; Alluvial meadows; Riparian vegetation; Regulated river; Flooding;

    Abstract : Northern boreal alluvial meadows are ecologically significant semi-natural ecosystems within the riparian zone. The effects of disturbance like flooding, grazing, and mowing have historically maintained high nutrient turnover and succession disruption that led to high biodiversity, leading to their inclusion in the Natura 2000 network. READ MORE

  2. 2. Looking for shrubs in an alvar: Investigating classification of orthophotos as a way of mapping shrub species Juniperus communis and Dasiphora fruticose on Stora Alvaret, Öland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Lantmäteri (CI)

    Author : Jorun Westman; [2022]
    Keywords : Physical Geography; Orthophoto; Stora Alvaret; Shrub; Monitoring; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Loss of biodiversity is an immediate threat to the planet and if no actions are taken it is expected to accelerate. The highest species richness on smaller scale is found in semi-natural temperate grasslands, with one of the documented records from Stora Alvaret on Öland, Sweden. READ MORE

  3. 3. Tourism development in Natura 2000 areas: lessons for Turkey.

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Turismvetenskap

    Author : Ayhan Gök; [2020]
    Keywords : Natura 2000; Tourism in protected areas; Nature protection and tourism; EU’s environment policy.;

    Abstract : Tourism in protected areas is still a debated topic and its impacts investigated for decades. Initially, protected areas considered as a way for protecting biodiversity, and human intervention is strictly prohibited. Over the course of time, this strict conservation approach shifted to sustainable tourism model in protected areas. READ MORE

  4. 4. Kontroll av skötseln samt skötselplanerna för naturreservaten Linnebjer och Fågelsångsdalen

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

    Author : Joanna Andersson; [2016]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : There are a number of reasons to form a nature reserve - to preserve and promote biodiversity and to assure areas for outdoor life are two of them. To be able to maintain these values, it is important that an adequate management plan is established for the area in question. READ MORE

  5. 5. SPAN (Special Protection Area Network) : A platform to protect bird protection areas

    University essay from Institutionen Designhögskolan

    Author : Kilian Kreiser; [2013]
    Keywords : UID; Umeå Institute of Design; Interaction Design; Biodiversity; Biodiversity Protection; Natura 2000; Nature Conservation; Design and Nature Protection;

    Abstract : Background The foundation for life on our planet are all the resources we can draw upon: sunlight, clean water, fresh air and many more. But one existential resource a lot of people are not aware of, is the rich variety of life forms on earth. READ MORE