Essays about: "Riparian forests"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 20 essays containing the words Riparian forests.

  1. 6. Go with the flow - can environmental flows save us? : A study of the flow patterns in Bredforsen and possibilities for the future

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

    Author : Hilda Brynjarsdotter; [2022]
    Keywords : Riparian zone; Riparian vegetation; Riparian vegetation zones; Regulated rivers; Floodings; hydropower;

    Abstract : Freshwater systems have, during human history, endured large-scale impacts. According to the water framework directive, measures must be developed to create a better environment for species in, and connected to, freshwater systems. Hydropower plants has caused loss of natural disturbance (e.g. READ MORE

  3. 7. Riparian forests : a comparison of tree diversity, deadwood and canopy cover between primary and production riparian forests along headwaters

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Eric Lundqvist; [2022]
    Keywords : riparian forest; primary forest; production forest; tree diversity; deadwood; canopy cover;

    Abstract : Headwaters and their adjacent riparian forests (RF) have been recognized for years for their tight interlinkage and essential ecological and biogeochemical services. Notwithstanding, headwaters in Sweden have historically been overlooked in forest management, which has led to conifer-dominated RFs with simplified even-age structure. READ MORE

  4. 8. Conservation Management in Riparian Zones : a follow up of the Nissan water management agreement

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Joakim Isaksson; [2021]
    Keywords : Riparian Zone; broadleaves; forest management; Nissan;

    Abstract : Forest management in riparian zones has consequences for the aquatic ecosystem. In 2015, Sveaskog signed a water management agreement for the river Nissan with the purpose of promoting broadleaves and improving the riparian ecosystems inside the agreement area. READ MORE

  5. 9. 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 Management

    Author : Jessica Åström; [2020]
    Keywords : Riparian forests; small stream; strategic management objectives; deciduous; forest policy change;

    Abstract : 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

  6. 10. Om hänsynen till vatten i skogslandskapet samt ansvarsfördelningen bland berörda myndigheter

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Mattias Olsson; [2018]
    Keywords : kantzoner; naturhänsyn; avverkning;

    Abstract : 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