Essays about: "Trees and life"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 137 essays containing the words Trees and life.

  1. 16. Analysis of simulated functional diversity in tropical forests: Differences between cultivated and naturally grown secondary forests in Cambodia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Clarissa Graf; [2023]
    Keywords : physical geography; ecosystem analysis; functional diversity; plant functional traits; ecosystem modelling; secondary forest ecosystems; sustainable forest management; LPJ-GUESS; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Accelerated deforestation represents a major global environmental concern. Over the last decades Cambodia has experienced a drastic decrease in forest cover and measures to halt deforestation have not been as effective as planned. READ MORE

  3. 17. What is a “good” forest? : a case study from Nepal to understand local women’s values for people-centred restoration

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Tina Jahn; [2023]
    Keywords : people-centred restoration; forest restoration; community-based forest management; community forestry; social inclusion; gender inclusion; equity; livelihood benefits; participation;

    Abstract : Restoration is seen as a key strategy to counteract global issues of the climate crisis, deforestation, and land degradation. However, restoration initiatives are being criticised for failing to consider social and political dimensions, leading to negative effects on ecosystems and people. READ MORE

  4. 18. Trädens påverkan på människors välbefinnande och hälsa : en översiktlig kunskapssammanställning

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Emmie Uvenfeldt; [2023]
    Keywords : träd; välbefinnande; grönområden; stressreduktion; människors hälsa;

    Abstract : Under de senaste åren har det funnits en ökande mängd forskning som undersöker förhållandet mellan kontakt med naturen och mänsklig hälsa. Detta arbete syftar till att ge en översikt över några av de viktigaste resultaten inom område, genom att dra på en rad studier som har undersökt de potentiella hälsofördelarna med exponering för naturliga miljöer. READ MORE

  5. 19. The Potential of Combining Christian Faith and Nature Conservation : exploring the Potential in a Literature Review and Developing an Environmental Education Program for Creation Care with the Aim of Mitigating Human-Wildlife Conflicts

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Svenja Tornow; [2023]
    Keywords : human-wildlife conflicts; wildlife; conservation; religion; christianity; theology; creation care; community development; awe;

    Abstract : The global human population is growing and occupies an increasing area of land. Consequently, human and wildlife populations overlap which leads to more and intensified human-wildlife conflicts. To solve those, conservationists increasingly try to understand and change people’s attitudes. READ MORE

  6. 20. Rapidly-Exploring Random Trees for real-time combined Exploration andPath Planning

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Kalle Löfgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Robotics; RRT; ERRT; Exploration; Autonomous exploration; path planning; goal generation;

    Abstract : The use of micro aerial vehicles (MAV) for civilian use such as exploration and inspection of varying structures, equipment and areas have garnered some interest as of late. MAVs have the mobility and agility to traverse three dimensional space quickly and access hard to reach areas where other alternatives would struggle, but a flying platform such as a MAV comes with it’s own set of distinct problems. READ MORE