Essays about: "buffer zones"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 59 essays containing the words buffer zones.

1. 1. Vindkraftens påverkan på smålom

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

   Author : Joel Hallingfors; Marcus Åsberg Genctürk; [2023]
   Keywords : smålom; vindkraftsetablering; skyddszon; buffertzoner; QGIS; habitatpåverkan;

   Abstract : Vindkraftsetableringar i Sverige ökar och har ökat kraftigt de senaste åren. Etableringen leder till att olika intressen krockar med varandra och hänsyn måste tas till drabbade arter som exempelvis smålom (Gavia stellata). READ MORE

3. 2. Governance for Climate Change Adaptation in transboundary conservation areas A case study of La Amistad International Park (Pacific Side) between Costa Rica and Panama

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Ana Monroy Chaparro; [2023]
   Keywords : Climate change adaptation; Multilevel Governance; Transboundary conservation area; La Amistad International Park PILA; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : El cambio climático es un problema global urgente que afecta a millones de personas y diversos ecosistemas. Sin embargo, existe una brecha significativa entre lo que se ha hecho y lo que es necesario para la adaptación al cambio climático. READ MORE

4. 3. Consequences of alternative forest management in riparian buffer zones : a GIS analysis

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

   Author : Elijah Ourth; [2023]
   Keywords : Riparian buffer zones; Continuous cover forestry; CCF; Hyggesfritt; Geographical information system; Ditch network maintenance; Ditch; Stream; Natural channel;

   Abstract : With increasing pressure from policymakers and the general public to conduct alternative forest management throughout the European Union (EU), Sweden needs to find ways to best prioritize the implementation of this alternative management. Alternative management is a term used to describe alternative management methods to clear-cut rotation forestry and can include silvicultural methods such as continuous cover forestry, management increasing proportion tree diversity and presence of broadleaves, and extended rotation lengths. READ MORE

5. 4. Major forest companies and owner associations interpretation of policies and certification programs regarding riparian buffer zones

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

   Author : Eric Lundström; [2023]
   Keywords : Buffer zone; Water quality; Buffer zone policy; Forestry; Policy interpretation;

   Abstract : Human intervention in forests such as clearcut forestry have a negative impact on water quality and biodiversity. To maintain water quality and its biological values a commonly used method is to leave trees and shrubs closest to the water, in so called a buffer zone. READ MORE

6. 5. Streamlining the flow of material through buffer simulation and multi-objective optimization, with regards to sustainability : A case study at Volvo Construction Equipment

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

   Author : Daniel Nord; Alex Wernholm; [2023]
   Keywords : Multi-Objective optimization; Buffer Allocation Problem; Simulation modeling; FACTS Analyzer; Buffer allocation; Optimization; Buffers; Lean; Manufacturing; Streamlining; Sustainability; Flow of material; Design of Experiments; Gemba walk; Data visualization;

   Abstract : This thesis will provide knowledge on how to maintain a well developed flow of material while at the same time finding an optimal level of capacities for buffers. Simultaneously, aspects that allow for positive sustainability practices will be regarded.  Buffers have a considerable impact on the performance of a production system. READ MORE