Essays about: "bird biodiversity"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 33 essays containing the words bird biodiversity.
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1. Biodiversity Monitoring Using Machine Learning for Animal Detection and Tracking
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : As an important indicator of biodiversity and ecological environment in a region, the number and distribution of animals has been given more and more attention by agencies such as nature reserves, wetland parks, and animal protection supervision departments. To protect biodiversity, we need to be able to detect and track the movement of animals to understand which animals are visiting the space. READ MORE
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2. The foraging distribution of Cape gannets in relation to Addo Elephant National Park Marine Protected Area
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Seabirds are considered to be the sentinels of the ocean, as they are able to locate their prey in spite of the great heterogeneity of the marine environment. During the breeding season, these central-place foragers not only need to find prey to maintain themselves but also to feed their young. READ MORE
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3. Habitat types in relation to bird diversity in boreal forestry landscapes in Sweden
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : Boreal forests in Europe are intensively managed for timber and pulp production, resulting in decreased biodiversity, and in the long-term leading to a reduced number of functioning ecosystem services. To develop a more sustainable forest management it is important to investigate what features and habitat types are needed to preserve a high diversity of species within the forestry landscapes. READ MORE
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4. Birds in the City : Bird biodiversity in a boreal northern urban environment
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : Urbanization is a growing threat to biodiversity across the globe. As more and more habitats are being destroyed and species extinction rates are rising, we have started looking at how we might decrease this loss of biodiversity. One answer is changing our urban environments to more biodiversity friendly ones. READ MORE
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5. When lawns become forests : how natural/forest-like vegetation can better human health and well being in urban areas
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : For a long time, lawns have dominated urban areas but are they good for human health and well-being? This study investigates how natural/forest-like vegetation affects human health and well-being and discusses why static lawns still dominate areas today even though there is much research on the positive benefits of natural/forest-like vegetation. The study has three main methods; 1 - A literature study that looks into what Swedish state-owned organizations, global organization, and research studies write on the subject of human health and well-being connected to human visits in natural/forest-like vegetation. READ MORE
