Essays about: "clear cutting"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 154 essays containing the words clear cutting.
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1. Are large clearcuts the only way to manage forests? : a study of economic performance and deadwood production of various silviculture systems
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : Our forests are a natural resource which is needed for many purposes. Their importance and different values are expressed in the Swedish legislation, where production and environmental goals are set as equal. To many it is not sufficient, there has been a debate regarding how forests are managed and the practice of clear-cutting for decades. READ MORE
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2. Värdväxter hos Coleophora - säckmalar : koppling till utbredning och hotstatus
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EcologyAbstract : Att stoppa utarmning av biologisk mångfald och livsmiljöer är en stor utmaning och en ödesfråga för mänskligheten. Klimatförändringar, exploatering, kalhyggesskogsbruk, intensivt brukad jordbruksmark, invasiva arter och miljögifter medför att jorden är inne i sitt sjätte utdöende. READ MORE
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3. “We don't need more forests; we need more real forests!” : A study about youths’ motivations and experiences protecting forests from deforestation in Sweden
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema BarnAbstract : In Sweden today, the forestry industry is criticized by environmental activist networks and organizations for using clear-cutting to harvest forests, which causes great harm to biodiverse-rich forests. Although youth voices are less represented in environmental politics, they find ways to affect these through their engagement in social movements. READ MORE
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4. Influence from temperature variations in stacking fault energy on the mechanical properties of stainless steels
University essay from KTH/MaterialvetenskapAbstract : This paper investigates the mechanical properties and deformation mechanisms of austenitic stainless steels and how they relate to the material property of stacking fault energy (SFE) and its relation to temperature and nickel content. Austenitic stainless steels are commonly used and well known for good mechanical properties and deformation characteristics. READ MORE
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5. Evaluation of Sustainability Data Visualisation in the Manufacturing Industry : A Design Proposal for a Sustainability Dashboard at Sandvik Coromant
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : The awareness of the importance of sustainability in the manufacturing industry has increased over the past decade. An integral aspect of sustainability is the focus on circularity. READ MORE