Essays about: "clear cuts"

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  1. 1. Foliar fungal communities of naturally regenerated and nursery-produced Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) seedlings

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology

    Author : Sara López Fernández; [2023]
    Keywords : Endophytes; high-throughput sequencing; foliar fungi; forest nursery; fungal community; fungal pathogens; metabarcoding; mycobiome; Pinus sylvestris; pine seedlings; Scots pine needles;

    Abstract : Endophytic fungal communities living in leaves of trees can have a significant impact on their hosts,showing both beneficial and detrimental effects. Some mutualistic fungal species protect the host against pathogens or herbivores, while pathogenic species can increase the vulnerability of the host against biotic and abiotic stresses. READ MORE

  3. 2. FOREST LANDSCAPE STRUCTURE OF CAPERCAILLIE (TETRAO UROGALLUS) LEK SITES IN NORTHERN SWEDEN : Analysis of lek site characteristics

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Agnes Blomgren; [2023]
    Keywords : capercaillie Tetrao urogallus ; habitat selection; forest landscape structure; lek site;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to analyze which variables influence the capercaillie’s (Tetrao urogallus) selection of lek sites in northern Sweden by using remote sensing data. The lek site is a crucial area for the species’ reproductive success. READ MORE

  4. 3. Comparison of Gap-Cutting and Clear-cutting Management and Their Ecosystem Services : a Simulation Study

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Mary Motunrayo Ogunleye; [2023]
    Keywords : ecosystem services; gap-cut management; Scots pine; clear-cut; forest management;

    Abstract : Forests as a natural ecosystem provide many functions and services that contribute to livelihood. Moreover, to provide multifaceted services, the forest management strategy employed is vital in establishing desired ecosystem services. READ MORE

  5. 4. Donors’ priorities when reducing HMA allocation : Are the needs of people the criteria of decision-making when it comes to budget cuts in Humanitarian Mine Action?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Michael Frei; [2023]
    Keywords : Humanitarian Mine Action; Official Development Assistance; Humanitarian Assistance; aid allocation; budget cuts; needs of people; Australia; Germany;

    Abstract : There is always competition between regions when it comes to their needs after facing a conflict, disaster, or long-term crisis. Donors allocating ODA or Humanitarian Assistance must decide to whom they want to allocate their support. READ MORE

  6. 5. Closer-to-nature forestry : Mapping the views of some stakeholders to the new EU Forest Strategy

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology

    Author : Astrid Bygge; [2022]
    Keywords : Closer-to-nature silviculture; Forest management methods; Stakeholder preferences; Policy instruments; Forest governance;

    Abstract : The European Commission adopted the European (EU) Forest Strategy in 2021, where forests and forest management practises such as closer-to-nature forestry (CNF) are identified as a key in solving the two crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. This interview study analyses the attitudes of different forest stakeholders towards CNF and their preferred regulation method of it. READ MORE