Essays about: "Riparian buffer zones"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 14 essays containing the words Riparian buffer zones.
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6. Testing the influence of riparian buffer design on stream biodiversity following drought
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : Forestry is a major industry in Sweden and the most common method to harvest timber is to clear-cut large areas. Clear-cutting can alter multiple physical, chemical, and ecological characteristics of headwater streams. To minimize these effects, vegetated riparian ‘buffers zones’ are often spared along streams and lakes. READ MORE
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7. Riparian buffer zones widths, windthrows and recruitment of dead wood : A study of headwaters in northern Sweden
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : Riparian buffer zones, that is vegetated strips that are left surrounding streams, are today the general management practice to protect our running waters during forestry. They are created with the intent of preserving a variety of important ecological functions, including provision of dead wood. READ MORE
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8. Evaluating abundance of deciduous trees in production forests along small stream : can Sweden meet current policy goals without intensive management
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : Riparian zones are important for many ecological functions such as for providing shade to streams and leaf litter to instream organisms, as well as acting as filters for sediments and excess nutrients that are released during forestry operations. Riparian areas are also important for preservation of biodiversity. READ MORE
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9. Riparian buffer management through time in the Krycklan catchment : has the composition in riparian zones been affected by previous management since 1963?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : Ecosystem services and many conflicting interests make management of small streams in the forest an important topic. Streams need to be protected in a way that maintains water quality, quantity and riparian characteristics. READ MORE
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10. Om hänsynen till vatten i skogslandskapet samt ansvarsfördelningen bland berörda myndigheter
University essay from SLU/School for Forest ManagementAbstract : This report is partly written on behalf of and together with the County Board of Västernorrland and the Swedish Forest Agency of District Västernorrland, who wanted help to clarify two questions. The first question was about whether there have been any changes in how forest owners act when clear cutting riparian forests close to streams. READ MORE
