Essays about: "Wetland measures"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words Wetland measures.

  1. 1. Lifetime CostEffectiveness of Constructed Wetland and Rain Garden Facilities in Relation to Expected  Treatment Performance

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Abdullah Noorhussin Ali; [2023]
    Keywords : Stormwater; Total cost; StormTac; Cost-effectiveness;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the cost effectiveness of two different stormwater control measure (SCM) facilities, namely a constructed wetland in Boden and a rain garden in Gothenburg (both Sweden), in relation to treatment efficiency and contributing catchment area. The study approach involved collection of data, construction, and maintenance activities with their respective costs, for the two stormwater control measures from commercial and literature data. READ MORE

  3. 2. Wetland restoration on Öland : a short-term evaluation of vascular plant community composition after topsoil removal and reinstated grazing

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Marta Holmlund; [2023]
    Keywords : wetland restoration; vegetation; biodiversity; topsoil removal; Ellenberg indicator values;

    Abstract : Wetlands are recognized as important types of ecosystems, inhabiting rich biodiversity and performing multiple ecosystem services. However, many have been lost because of anthropogenic activities and a majority of the remaining wetland habitats are in bad conditions, displaying both loss of functionality and biodiversity. READ MORE

  4. 3. Connecting local stakeholder experiences with wetland policy in Sweden: Drivers, barriers, and success parameters

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Alice Davies; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Survey design; Wetland measures; Policy instruments; Nature-based solutions; Swedens environmental objectives;

    Abstract : To remedy the negative effects of wetland drainage activities that took place in Sweden during the 1800s, measures to create, restore and recreate wetlands have gained increased attention as nature-based solutions. While wetlands provide cost-effective long-term solutions and co-benefits that help achieve national and international environmental objectives, targets relating to wetland measures have fallen short. READ MORE

  5. 4. Myllrande våtmarker : möjligheter och utmaningar för kommuner genom våtmarksprojekt i peri-urban miljö

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

    Author : Lina Andersson; [2021]
    Keywords : våtmark; ekosystemtjänst; peri-urban miljö; biologisk mångfald; tvåstegsdiken; myllrande våtmarker; Sveriges miljökvalitetsmål; Agenda 2030; Skåne; kommun; åar; avrinningsområde; vattenråd;

    Abstract : Detta arbete handlar om miljökvalitetsmålet Myllrande våtmarker, vad det innebär och om målet uppnås. En historisk tillbakablick på hur våtmarker i Sverige har förändrats och vilka typer av våtmarker som finns i landet ska förtydliga hur människan har nyttjat dessa ekosystem. READ MORE

  6. 5. Skillnaden på alternativen för att säkra upp vatten för framtiden genom en lagringsdamm : en undersökning på Gotland

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Marc Thomasson; Kristofer Bergbohm; [2021]
    Keywords : bevattning; projektering; regler; lönsamhet; vattendom; vattenverksamhet; Gotland;

    Abstract : I takt med att de gotländska lantbruken blir större och bedriver en mer intensiv odling krävs det mycket vatten vid rätt tidpunkt i växtperioden. Därför tillämpar många lantbrukare bevattning under torrperioden på sommaren. READ MORE