Essays about: "canopy cover"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 68 essays containing the words canopy cover.

  1. 21. Evaluating abundance of deciduous trees in production forests along small stream : can Sweden meet current policy goals without intensive management

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

    Author : Jessica Åström; [2020]
    Keywords : Riparian forests; small stream; strategic management objectives; deciduous; forest policy change;

    Abstract : Riparian zones are important for many ecological functions such as for providing shade to streams and leaf litter to instream organisms, as well as acting as filters for sediments and excess nutrients that are released during forestry operations. Riparian areas are also important for preservation of biodiversity. READ MORE

  3. 22. The direct and indirect relation between ungulates on small mammals

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Michael Wentzel; [2020]
    Keywords : small mammals; ungulates; vegetation cover; food competition; path analysis; direct; indirect; canopy cover; Sweden;

    Abstract : Ungulates are increasing in Europe, including Sweden and can cause changes to forest structure and forest-dwelling animals. This study is focused on the relation between various ungulate species and small mammal abundance in Swedish forests, through the alteration of ground vegetation cover and directly through food competition. READ MORE

  4. 23. NEW CONCEPT OF A STROLLER CANOPY

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Industridesign

    Author : Nerea Cuello; [2020]
    Keywords : User experience; Concept development; Rain cover and mesh cover; Stroller; Child; Thule; Spain;

    Abstract : This master thesis report describes the process of designing, developing and building an accessory for a stroller that protects the kid from rain and sun. The project is a collaboration with Thule Sweden AB, in Hillerstorp. READ MORE

  5. 24. Street Trees Across Culture and Climate : A Comparative Analysis of Density and Distribution

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Nicholas Smart; [2020]
    Keywords : street trees; legacy effects; urban greening; comparative analysis; globalization; urban history;

    Abstract : The positive relationship between humans and nature is manifest in the urban greening movement, which has taken root in cities around the world. Street trees are an essential component of urban design and have emerged from a variety of historic legacies, both human and environmental. READ MORE

  6. 25. Comparison of soil CO2 efflux between different surface covers on a clear-cut and forest stand in southern Sweden, Hyltemossa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Pamela Huskin Okinedo; [2020]
    Keywords : Soil CO2 efflux; Soil respiration; Soil moisture; Soil temperature; Clear-cut; Forest stand; Net ecosystem exchange; Photosynthetically active radiation; Carbon.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Large amounts of carbon in the terrestrial biosphere are stored in forest ecosystems and its soil. Once the forest ecosystem is disturbed the release of this carbon can drive positive feedback to global warming. Humans impact the forest ecosystem through clear-cutting for wood production and other commercial purposes. READ MORE