Essays about: "factors affecting biodiversity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words factors affecting biodiversity.

  1. 1. Hur kan dammar påverka den urbana biologiska mångfalden?

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

    Author : Saga Forsberg; [2024]
    Keywords : biologisk mångfald; biodiversitet; öppna vatten; dagvattenlösning; urban; ekosystem; ekosystemtjänster; grön-blå infrastruktur; arter; klimatförändringar;

    Abstract : Denna litteraturstudie sammanställer forskningsresultat från andra studier. Det finns många faktorer som påverkar urban biologisk mångfald, som exempelvis vattenföroreningar, övergödning, urban heat island effekten, förekomsten av invasiva arter, angränsande landskapstyp, val av skötsel och utformning av dammen. READ MORE

  3. 2. Non-native plants in mountain ecosystems. An exploration of plant diversity and its response to road disturbance and alien invasion.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Instiutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Anderberg Lina; [2023-10-19]
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    Abstract : Understanding patterns of invasive plants becomes ever more important as anthropogenic presence continues to facilitate their spread. In mountainous landscapes, cases of establishment by nonnative species have become frequent, despite the environmentally unfavorable conditions for plants less adapted to the harsh climate. READ MORE

  4. 3. ​Malmö municipality employees’ relation with nature in the context of flowering plants, pollinators and ecosystem services : An investigation of goals and conflicts within municipality work

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Andrea Håkansson; Hanna Takkinen; [2023]
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    Abstract : Cities are facing a loss of green areas that are important for reasons such as the support of pollinators. Pollination of flowering plants is a part of the concept of ecosystem services and is beneficial for humans in providing food security and the upkeep of urban ecosystems. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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. 5. Fjällräven i ett föränderligt klimat

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

    Author : Emma Marander; [2022]
    Keywords : fjällräv; vulpes lagopus; klimatförändringar;

    Abstract : Climate change is an ongoing threat to the world´s biodiversity, and has an alarming effect on the Arctic. One species that can only be found in this particular habitat is the arctic fox, whose future is threatened by the aversive effects of global warming. The aim of this study was to investigate how climate change is affecting the arctic fox. READ MORE