Essays about: "conservation of natural resources wildlife"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words conservation of natural resources wildlife.

  1. 1. Influence of surface water availability on the distribution of White Rhinoceros in central Greater Kruger

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

    Author : Julie Mauguiere; [2022]
    Keywords : White Rhinoceros; Ceratotherium simum; water provisioning; artificial water; ecological processes; habitat selection; spatial ecology; landscape use; KNP; APNR; SAWC;

    Abstract : The population of white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) is now declining in the Kruger National Park (KNP) in South Africa due to the intense poaching crisis ongoing since the early 2000s. The need for an efficient conservation effort has never been greater and requires a better understanding of white rhinoceros distribution in the landscape. READ MORE

  3. 2. Hur nederbörd kan inverka på aktivitetsmönster och boskapspredation hos lejon (Panthera leo)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Emma Berglund; [2022]
    Keywords : jaktlycka; lejon; Panthera leo; nederbörd; regn; aktivitetsmönster; predation; viltkonflikt; bytesdjur; boskap; vegetation;

    Abstract : African lions (Panthera Leo) are classified as vulnerable according to the International Union for Conservation. The presence of predators as lion, is crucial for a functioning ecosystem worldwide, which makes the decline a serious problem. Wildlife conflicts between people and lions are a major threat for the lion population. READ MORE

  4. 3. Planning future forests for energy, environment and wildlife : Evaluation of forest management scenarios using a forest landscape model in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Sigvard Bast; [2022]
    Keywords : Forest landscape model; Biomass succession simulation; Carbon stock change; Habitat indicators; Scenario analysis; Integrated sustainability assessment;

    Abstract : Comparing the future state of natural capital and ecosystem services with quantitative scenarios  is essential in the decision-making process for a sustainable management of forest landscapes. In Sweden, an intensified forest management will likely be necessary to meet future demands of woody biomass as a source of bioenergy and building materials. READ MORE

  5. 4. LARGE-SCALE COLLECTIVE ACTION OVER WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCES. Prospects in reaching compliance with conservation rules by resource users: The Case of Kavango Zambezi Conservation Area

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Amanda Linell; [2017-11-30]
    Keywords : large-scale collective action; compliance with conservation rules; natural resource management; poaching; transboundary; conservation; Southern Africa;

    Abstract : Many of today’s global environmental problems could be mitigated through large-scale collective action between different actors. Still, most theoretical assumptions on how collective action can be reached over natural resources is based on empirical work within small- to medium scale common-pool-resources. READ MORE

  6. 5. Human-wildlife conflict mitigation in Peninsular Malaysia : lessons learnt, current views and future directions

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Stamatios Asimopoulos; [2016]
    Keywords : wildlife; wild animals; Malaysia; environmental conservation; agriculture expansion;

    Abstract : Among the wild animals in peninsular Malaysia tigers and elephants seem to be the most threatened species after the Malaysian rhinoceros which have dwindled to critically low numbers. Agriculture expansion and palm oil production is the main driving force that affects natural habitat of these magnificent mammals bringing people in conflict with wild animals. READ MORE