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1. 11. The swedish white stork reintroduction programme

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

   Author : Cecilia Rimberth; [2013]
   Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

   Abstract : Abstract: In 1954 the last breeding attempt by the White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) in Sweden failed and the species was declared extinct from the Swedish fauna. Reasons for the extinction are thought to be a combination of issues such as habitat conversion, increased mortality and an overall decline of the European White Stork populations. READ MORE

3. 12. Östra Afrikas kustnära skogsområde : en viktig region för biologisk mångfald

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

   Author : Katarina von Schultz; [2012]
   Keywords : bevarandebiologi; ekoregion; skog; mangroveskog; Östafrika; Shimba Hills; röd colobusapa; Pembaflyghund;

   Abstract : Längs Afrikas östkust från Somalia till Mozambique löper en tropisk skogsremsa som uppvisar en fantastisk variation i artsammansättning och utgör habitat för en mängd endemiska arter. Regionen är så unik att både Conservation International och WWF anser att den bör prioriteras för bevarande insatser. READ MORE

4. 13. Flower attractiveness and nectar accessibility for Delia radicum (Diptera:Anthomyiidae) with implications for the control by Trybliographa rapae (Hymenoptera:Figitidae)

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

   Author : Linda-Marie Rännbäck; [2008]
   Keywords : conservation biological control; flower attractiveness; nectar accessibility; Delia radicum; Trybliographa rapae; Hymenoptera; parasitoid wasps; flower strips; selective biodiversity; floral food sources; Lobularia maritima; Anethum graveolens; Fagopyrum esculentum; olfactometer; volatile collection; GC-MS;

   Abstract : Conservation biological control aims at preserving populations of natural enemies in and around crop fields. Resources of floral nectar are important to natural enemies to increase the longevity, fecundity and motivation to seek host insects. READ MORE

5. 14. Förslag till skötselplan för Uppsala högar och Tunåsen : ett exempel på medbestämmande planering

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

   Author : Andreas Alvehus; [2002]
   Keywords : skötselplan; medbestämmande; planering;

   Abstract : This Master thesis is made at the request of the local municipality of Uppsala in Sweden. The purpose of this work is to create a guiding management plan. Recreation, conservation of the cultivated landscape and the historical environment, conservation biology and the aim of the landowners are all considerd. READ MORE