Essays about: "crown growth"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 essays containing the words crown growth.
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1. CHANGES IN URBAN GREENERY DURING THE 2018 HEAT WAVE – A CASE STUDY FOR GÖTEBORG USING REMOTE SENSING
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskapAbstract : Urban vegetation plays a crucial role in diverse urban microclimates. The numerous ecosystem services provided by vegetation, particularly trees, ensure greater quality of life and thermal comfort regulation. Yet, not all trees are immune to extreme weather events, such as droughts and heat waves, especially in cities. READ MORE
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2. Can urban tree re-inventories inform future species selection? : diameter at breast height as an indicator for tree performance in Malmö municipality’s tree database
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : Using the inventory database of trees for Malmö municipality, Sweden, this study explored the potential of using the diameter at breast height (DBH) measurement in re-inventories, as a decision-making tool for species selection and management in urban forests. With the escalating pressures of urbanization and unpredictable climate change effects, there is an urgent need for urban forest managers to possess reliable tools that can facilitate the selection of resilient tree species capable of thriving in diverse and changing urban contexts. READ MORE
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3. Growth of Silver birch (Betula pendula) & Downy birch (Betula pubescens) established in four different initial densities on one site in central Sweden
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : Nowadays, there is an increased demand for timber resources and more sustainable forest management, starting from the establishment phase of the forest, e.g., planting. Depending on the management goals, number of seedlings planted and thus initial spacing can be adjusted in order not to waste resources. READ MORE
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4. Kvävegödslingens effekter på bladyta och trädkronor i tallbestånd
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : Kvävegödsling är en produktionshöjande åtgärd som varit väl etablerad i Sverige genom åren. På grund av gödslingens miljöpåverkan och allmänt högre kunskap om gödsling så är skötselåtgärden inte lika frekvent utnyttjad som den var runt 70-talet. READ MORE
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5. Vitality of Sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) in southwest Sweden
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : Non-native tree species provide alternatives for forestry that needs to adapt to climate change and multiple public demands. In Sweden, Sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) is a non-native tree species with potential, both in wood production and as a support to biodiversity in woodlands and in urban settings. READ MORE