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1. Sensitivity of Norway Spruce (Picea abies) to inundation.
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : Alteration of river flow regimes due to dams result in modifications of riparian ecosystem, with impacts on vegetation, landforms, and habitats. A key characteristic that differentiates riparian zones from adjacent aquatic and terrestrial environments is the event of periodic flooding and water logging. READ MORE
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2. Consequences of alternative forest management in riparian buffer zones : a GIS analysis
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : With increasing pressure from policymakers and the general public to conduct alternative forest management throughout the European Union (EU), Sweden needs to find ways to best prioritize the implementation of this alternative management. Alternative management is a term used to describe alternative management methods to clear-cut rotation forestry and can include silvicultural methods such as continuous cover forestry, management increasing proportion tree diversity and presence of broadleaves, and extended rotation lengths. READ MORE
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3. Major forest companies and owner associations interpretation of policies and certification programs regarding riparian buffer zones
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : Human intervention in forests such as clearcut forestry have a negative impact on water quality and biodiversity. To maintain water quality and its biological values a commonly used method is to leave trees and shrubs closest to the water, in so called a buffer zone. READ MORE
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4. Riparian vegetation ecology : an observational study into the effects of forest management on understory vegetation communities along boreal headwaters
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : Riparian forests along headwater streams have long been recognized for their role as an interface between the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem. The over- and understory vegetation performs essential ecological and biochemical functions, which are important for stream functions. READ MORE
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5. Towards climate optimised riparian buffer zones in boreal forests
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : Boreal forests have the potential to mitigate the increased concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere. However, forestry alters the soil biogeochemical processes which can cause an increase in GHG emissions from nearby water bodies, soil and vegetation. READ MORE
