Essays about: "ecological consequences"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 160 essays containing the words ecological consequences.

  1. 11. Green Grabbing and Internal Displacement: Two Sides of the Same Coin : An Exploratory Case Study of Colombia

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Clara Micol Giovannetti; [2023]
    Keywords : Colombia; green grabbing; internal displacement; world-system analysis; political ecological approach. ;

    Abstract : In the field of environmental migration studies, research on social consequences of  development projects has received limited attention. The study highlights the rise of “green grabbing,” e.g., the appropriation of land in the name of climate change mitigation. READ MORE

  3. 12. Åtgärdsoptimering genom ekosystemtjänstanalys : en fallstudie av Görslövsån

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Agnes Werner; [2023]
    Keywords : övergödning; våtmarker; multifunktionella grönområden; ekosystemtjänster; blå och grön infrastruktur; Görslövsån;

    Abstract : Strax utanför Höganäs tätort ligger Görslövsån, en rak liten å som kantas av vildvuxen vass och åkermark. Som så många andra jordbruksåar är Görslövsån övergödd vilket påverkar den biologiska mångfalden och andra ekosystemtjänster negativt. Dessutom förs näringsämnena ut i havet via Skälderviken. READ MORE

  4. 13. Attitudes, existing support and required incentives to increase Continuous Cover Forestry in Sweden

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Victoria Lejon; [2023]
    Keywords : Continuous Cover Forestry; Conventional forestry; forest management; Sweden;

    Abstract : An increasing wave of critique against conventional forestry favouring even-aged monoculture plantations and intense ground preparation in Sweden is arising, where some researchers are warning about the negative consequences of the long history of intense forestry and increasing extraction due to the growing demand for bioenergy has caused devastating consequences on ecosystems in forests such as loss of biodiversity. Additionally, reports are revealing that Sweden will not meet its own national environmental goals. READ MORE

  5. 14. Werewolves to Are-wolves? Characterising key factors affecting public acceptance of a hypothetical Experimental Wolf Reintroduction in Scotland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Marta Lamorgese; [2023]
    Keywords : Ecosystem Restoration; Rewilding; Large Predator Reintroduction; Wolf Reintroduction; Public Participation; Social Acceptance; Ex-ante Policy Evaluation; Local Stakeholders Engagement; Integrated Landscape Management; Attitude Formation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The newest Scottish government Biodiversity Strategy prioritises control of overabundant deer populations. Ecological theory and real-life instances suggest an unorthodox deer management solution: wolf reintroduction (WR). Theoretically, wolves would prey on deer, thus alleviate grazing pressure on Scottish vegetation and help landscapes thrive. READ MORE

  6. 15. Effects of temperature and microplastic concentration on the consumption of microplastic particles by the detritivore Asellus aquaticus

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Yasmin Screech; [2023]
    Keywords : Microplastic; Asellus aquaticus; concentration; temperature; faecal pellets;

    Abstract : Microplastic (MP) pollution has now reached a point where particles can be found in every environmental compartment across the globe. However, the ecological and long-term consequences of MPs are largely unknown. READ MORE