Essays about: "Wetlands"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 274 essays containing the word Wetlands.

  1. 11. Assessment of the invasive Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) distribution in Sweden : The effects of latitudinal location and land cover on the distribution

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Daniel Penttinen; [2023]
    Keywords : Himalayan balsam; Impatiens glandulifera; distribution; Jättebalsamin; Impatiens glandulifera; utbredning;

    Abstract : Invasive alien species are recognized as a major problem worldwide. They affect native flora and fauna negatively, resulting in loss of biodiversity and increased economic costs of the species’ themselves and management efforts. READ MORE

  3. 12. Treatment of Metals in Highway Runoff Water : Comparison of green infrastructures and filter material for stormwater treatment

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Fanny von Matérn; [2023]
    Keywords : Road runoff; heavy metals; constructed wetland; stormwater pond; vegetated filterstrip; vegetated swale; sandfilter; reactive filter material; Vägdagvatten; tungmetaller; anlagd våtmark; dagvattendam; översilningsyta; svackdike; sandfilter; reaktiva filtermaterial;

    Abstract : Highway runoff transport high concentrations of heavy metals. As climate change affect the environment with for example increased storm events, the treatment of road runoff becomes more important. READ MORE

  4. 13. Applying LPJ-GUESS on the Arctic: A model evaluation and benchmarking study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Margot Jeanne Knapen; [2023]
    Keywords : Physical Geography and Ecosystem Analysis; LPJ-GUESS; Arctic; FLUXNET; Gross Primary Productivity; Ecosystem Respiration; Permafrost; Active Layer Thickness; Snow Depth; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Warming in the Arctic occurs at a much higher rate than the global average, which has a considerable impact on the Arctic terrestrial carbon cycle. Permafrost thawing can release substantial amounts of carbon, whilst tundra shrubification and tree-line advance, on the other hand, may compensate for this. READ MORE

  5. 14. Spår i jorden : en studie av ett extraktionslandskap

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

    Author : Sebastian Hahn; [2023]
    Keywords : extraktionslandskap; nymaterialism; landskapshistoria; mosse; torv; torvtäkt; postindustriellt landskap; spårande; rumslighet;

    Abstract : Detta examensarbete utforskar torvtäkten som landsakap. Torvindustrin har en långtgående historia i Sverige, och de utdikade torvmossarna utgör några av de största landskapssåren i landet. Under påtryckningar från politik och samhälle har industrin minskat kraftigt, och många torvtäkter hotas nu av nedläggning. READ MORE

  6. 15. Constructed wetland for post-treatment of phosphorus in wastewater : An initial assessment of potential design and application to a small-scale water treatment plant in Åre municipality, Sweden

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, design och hållbar utveckling (2023-)

    Author : Johan Arnemo; [2023]
    Keywords : : cold climate; ecological engineering; free water surface wetland; horizontal subsurface wetland; phosphorus treatment;

    Abstract : In recent years, the treatment of phosphorus in Nyland's water treatment plant (located in Åre municipality) has been substandard. The problem has persisted despite attempts to lower the concentration to meet the emission requirements. READ MORE