Essays about: "extensive grazing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 40 essays containing the words extensive grazing.

  1. 1. Wetland restoration on Öland : a short-term evaluation of vascular plant community composition after topsoil removal and reinstated grazing

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Marta Holmlund; [2023]
    Keywords : wetland restoration; vegetation; biodiversity; topsoil removal; Ellenberg indicator values;

    Abstract : Wetlands are recognized as important types of ecosystems, inhabiting rich biodiversity and performing multiple ecosystem services. However, many have been lost because of anthropogenic activities and a majority of the remaining wetland habitats are in bad conditions, displaying both loss of functionality and biodiversity. READ MORE

  3. 2. The effects of management practices and environmental variables on the biodiversity of Nardus grasslands in the national park Hohe Tauern, Austria

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Rebecca Paulina Dörner; [2023]
    Keywords : biodiversity; Nardus stricta; Nardus grassland; national park Hohe Tauern; East Tyrol; alpine pastures;

    Abstract : Introduction. A large part of the biodiversity of the Alps is linked to an interaction between the natural environment and traditional land-use practices. This study focuses on the priority habitat type of species rich Nardus grasslands (Natura 2000 Code 6230*), which is endangered, but continues to thrive in extensively managed subalpine pastures. READ MORE

  4. 3. GPS-intervaller för registrering av habitatval, rörelsemönster, tillväxt och dödlighet hos nötboskap : en förberedelse inför praktiska tester i Kenya

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

    Author : Anna Saltin; [2023]
    Keywords : GPS-halsband; habitatval; mätutrustning; mätintervaller; betesplanering; dödlighet; tillväxt; Ol Pejeta; Kenya;

    Abstract : Tillväxt och dödlighet hos nötboskap kopplat till födobrist, sjukdom och rovdjur är av hög vikt att följa. Framför allt när det gäller extensiva produktionssystem. I denna litteraturstudie undersöks vilka mätintervaller som är lämpligast att nyttja vid GPS-övervakning. READ MORE

  5. 4. The diversity of moths in a nature reserve in the Northern Cape, South Africa : Variation over time, depending on abiotic factors and differences between areas with different grazing types

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för biologi och miljö (BOM)

    Author : Nellie Jarl; [2023]
    Keywords : Moth diversity; grazing effects; land use; biodiversity;

    Abstract : Land use changes globally have significant impacts on flora and fauna. In South Africa, extensive land is used for grazing by both domestic livestock and farmed native grazers. However, the effects of different grazing types on vegetation and fauna remain poorly understood. READ MORE

  6. 5. Four years with Cotula coronopifolia  : Monitoring and climate suitability modelling

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysiologisk botanik

    Author : Lina Tomasson; [2022]
    Keywords : climate suitability model; Cotula coronopifolia; dispersal mechanisms; expansion speed; invasive alien species;

    Abstract : Cotula coronopifolia is a short-lived plant that originates from South Africa and Namibia. It has been present in Europe since the 18th century. This study includes a monitoring inventory of two C. coronopifolia populations on Öland, Sweden, which has taken place continuously four consecutive years (2018-2021). READ MORE