Essays about: "ecosystem domestic"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 25 essays containing the words ecosystem domestic.

  1. 11. The economic value of the effect of weather variability on forest ecosystem services in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Jean Damascene Uwizeye; [2019]
    Keywords : carbon sequestration; economics; forest growth; management practices; Sweden; timber; weather conditions;

    Abstract : In Sweden, production forests primarily consist of planted coniferous trees often mixed with naturally regenerated broadleaves. The predominating boreal conifer species are Norway spruce, and Scots pine which constitutes 40.8% and 39% of the total productive forests cover respectively. READ MORE

  3. 12. Expanding the grain legume food production in Southern Sweden : qualitative insights from producers and representatives from the food industry

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Camilla Olsson; [2017]
    Keywords : agroecology; cropping systems; cultivation; food; industry; legume; processing; interview;

    Abstract : The success of modern agriculture has so far primarily been assessed by productivity and economic returns, and not on nutritional value or on the ecosystem services provided besides food and fiber. Despite their high nutritional value, environmental benefits, and economic advantages for the farmer, legume crops are grown on less than 2 % of the arable land in Europe. READ MORE

  4. 13. Brucellosis in livestock in and near the Maasai Mara national reserve in Kenya : seroprevalence and possible impact on animal and human welfare

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Sofie Enström; [2017]
    Keywords : infectious diseases; bacteria; brucellosis; zoonosis; livestock; wildlife; Kenya; Africa;

    Abstract : Brucellosis is caused by bacteria from the genus Brucella. The disease occurs worldwide and is of major importance in domestic animals, both for socio-economic reasons and because of the impact on animal and human welfare. READ MORE

  5. 14. The Atoyac River : A study about its problems and possible futuresolutions from a sustainable perspective

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Stephanie The; Anton Blomqvist; [2017]
    Keywords : Río Atoyac; water contamination; environmental impact; sustainable development; Río Atoyac; vattenföroreningar; miljökonsekvens; hållbar utveckling;

    Abstract : Because of extensive industrial and domestic wastewater discharge, the Atoyac river has become one of Mexico's most polluted rivers. The aim of the paper is to investigate the contaminations of the river due to the different polluters and what impacts it has on the environment and society. READ MORE

  6. 15. International market selection : Assessing opportunities in the European Union for a mHealth consumer medical device start-up

    University essay from KTH/Entreprenörskap och Innovation

    Author : Sofia Gavefalk; Ludwig Widén; [2016]
    Keywords : International market selection; internationalization; mobile health; mHealth; consumer medical device; European Union; adherence;

    Abstract : To date, there are no existing models for evaluating foreign markets, adapted to mobile health (mHealth) consumer medical device (CMD) start-ups seeking to launch their products or services in new countries. This calls for the development of a suitable international market selection (IMS) model that captures the complexity of and opportunities for mHealth. READ MORE