Essays about: "broadleaved deciduous forest"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words broadleaved deciduous forest.
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1. Recent expansion of the endangered beetle Plagionotus detritus in the greater Stockholm area
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildningAbstract : Biodiversity is declining worldwide, and the biggest reason for this is habitat destruction. In Sweden one third of all the red listed species belongs in broadleaved deciduous forests. The most common reason for the endangerment of these species is the destruction of the deciduous forest. READ MORE
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2. Succession patterns and the role of fire in long-term dynamics of a mixed deciduous stand in Białowieża Forest, Poland
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : In temperate Europe, the ecological importance of fire is poorly understood, especially in the dynamics of forests with high share of broadleaved tree species. The aim of this thesis was to explore the role of fire in a 43-ha mixed-deciduous forest stand in Białowieża Forest, NE Poland. READ MORE
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3. Short-term responses of the field layer vegetation in a south Swedish deciduous forest after establishment of wild boars (Sus scrofa)
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : Inside the south Swedish national park Dalby Söderskog, wild boars (Sus scrofa L.) have been visiting since 2010. The presence of wild boars has earlier been proven to impact both soil and vegetation characteristics, both positively and negatively. READ MORE
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4. The influence of thinning intensity on stands of European ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.) affected by ash dieback – how should they be managed? : a case study based on observations in young stands of ash in Denmark
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : European ash Fraxinus excelsior L. is a large deciduous tree species common throughout Europe. It can grow on a wide range of sites and is often found in mixed broadleaved forests. Ash rarely occurs in pure stands, which probably explains why silviculture of the species has received little attention in the past. READ MORE
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5. Deciduous trees in southern Sweden : relevance, occurrence and future perspectives
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : Deciduous trees in Europe’s hemi‐boreal forests are of major importance considering not only thebiodiversity tied to them and therefore their nature conservation values, but also due to theirrelevance for forest recreation, their role in mixed stands and in risk spreading when it comes toadopting forest ecosystems towards the expected climate change. For these reasons it seems alsoimportant to incorporate deciduous trees more into the forest management and its planning to beable to keep track of them as well as of their associated benefits. READ MORE
