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  1. 21. Is Myotis brandtii a fussy little bat? : habitat selection and impact of forestry on Brandt's bat (Myotis brandtii)

    University essay from SLU/Swedish Biodiversity Centre

    Author : Johanna Kammonen; [2019]
    Keywords : Myotis brandtii; habitat selection; forestry; insects; maternity colony;

    Abstract : Humans are expanding their land use with e.g. forestry, agriculture and urbanisation, which can have both positive and negative effects upon biodiversity. One taxon that has shown to be affected by forestry is bats, however, the impacts differ depending on forestry method and their foraging strategy. READ MORE

  3. 22. Flygmekanik i sidledsmanöver hos Svartvit flugsnappare (Ficedula hypoleuca)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

    Author : Ludwig Nilsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : There is not much research done regarding maneouvering flight on Birds. What has been done surrounding the area usually involves steady flight and not maneuvering. For the most part studies concern bats, insects or hummingbirds. READ MORE

  4. 23. Predicting bat occurrence : evaluation of a connectivity-based habitat index for Swedish bats

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Gesa von Hirschheydt; [2018]
    Keywords : bats Chiroptera ; bat habitat index; ecological impact assessment; flight friction; cost distance analysis; landscape permeability;

    Abstract : Ecological impact assessments are required for all large infrastructure or exploitation projects because of their effects on environment and species. Methods that would make such assessments more standardised, efficient and reliable are highly desirable in today’s society, where many species are decreasing due to human-induced habitat modifications. READ MORE

  5. 24. Night, light and flight : Light attraction in Trichoptera

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Malin Larsson; [2017]
    Keywords : Trichoptera; light attraction; artificial light; biodiversity; insects;

    Abstract : Artificial light is an important and necessary part of our urban environment, but has become a threat to biodiversity. It can have substantial direct and indirect effects on populations of all kinds of organisms. READ MORE

  6. 25. Semi-natural pastures in Scania: grazing and the support system

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

    Author : Dan Gerell; [2016]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Semi-natural pastures are one of the most species-rich habitats found in Sweden and many endangered species are connected to them. Strongly declining in area, semi-natural pastures in Sweden can be eligible for financial support within the EU agri-environmental scheme. READ MORE