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  1. 1. Effects of clear-cut logging on five old-growth forest bryophyte species. : How does the most common forestry method in Sweden impact vulnerable forest specialists?

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Nathalie Edwards; [2023]
    Keywords : Bryophytes; old-growth forests; forestry; nature conservation; sustainable forestry; mossor; gammelskog; skogsbruk; naturvård; hållbart skogsbruk;

    Abstract : Clear-cut logging is the most widely practised forestry method in Sweden. This often conflicts with nature conservation and leads to issues where economic interests are pitted against ecological values. READ MORE

  3. 2. Riparian buffer zones in agricultural landscapes : Their status today and their future as an ecological tool in Sweden

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Mikaela Ignatiou Hadjicharalambous; [2021]
    Keywords : Riparian buffer zones; agriculture lanscapes; ecological tool; streams; kantzoner; lantbrukslandskap; ekologisk vertyg; vattendrag;

    Abstract : The application of intensive farming and cultivation practices, resulting in large-scale modification of the hydrology of streams and rivers and of the natural vegetation, has increased the need to find ways to mitigate the negative impact of this habitat degradation. Suitable design and creation of riparian buffer zones in agriculture areas, is by many considered the best remedial measure. READ MORE

  4. 3. How are riparian buffer zones around Swedish headwaters implemented? : a case study

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

    Author : Anna Jonsson; [2018]
    Keywords : riparian buffer zones; Sweden; small streams; forestry; skyddszoner; Sverige; små bäckar; skogsbruk;

    Abstract : Riparian zones are the transition zones between aquatic and terrestrial environments. They perform numerous important ecological functions. To protect these functions, keeping riparian buffer zones when performing forestry operations around streams is a commonly used practice. READ MORE

  5. 4. Agroforestry på svensk åkermark : vägen mot ett resilient och mångfunktionellt jordbruk?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Jorunn Hellman; [2017]
    Keywords : agroforestry; alléodling; biologisk mångfald; buffertzon; ekosystem-tjänster; erosion; lähäck; mångfunktionalitet; odlingssystem; resiliens; torka; utlakning; översvämning;

    Abstract : Dagens odlingssystem kommer att behöva bli mer mångfunktionella och re-silienta för att minska sin negativa miljöpåverkan och kunna möta framtida klimatförändingar. I detta arbete lyfts liten biologisk mångfald, erosion, torka, översvämningar och växtnäringsläckage fram som begränsningar för en uthållig svensk jordbruksproduktion. READ MORE

  6. 5. The correlation between final feelings and ungulate vehicle collisions

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Victor Hedvall; [2017]
    Keywords : traffic; wildlife; forestry;

    Abstract : The purpose with this study, is to study the correlations between the ungulate vehicle collisions and the final fellings in the forestry. The report is a bachelor thesis at Skogsmästarskolan at the Swedish university of agricultural sciences. READ MORE