Essays about: "forage selection"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words forage selection.
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1. Spatial co-occurrence between wind power and boreal forestlands with lichen important for reindeer browsing : a landscape analysis
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : To meet the increasing demand of renewable energy, Sweden aim to expand the onshore wind power production from 30 TWh today, to 80 TWh by 2040. Most wind power sites will be placed in Northern Sweden, which coincides with the reindeer husbandry area, where indigenous Sami have a legislated reindeer husbandry right. READ MORE
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2. Predation as a driver of reproductive isolation : Differences in predation risk between whitefish (Coregonus lavaretus) spawning habitats
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : The origin and maintenance of much of natural biodiversity can likely be explained by theecological speciation theory. Ecological speciation is defined as the process whenreproductive isolation arises through divergent selection caused by ecological factors, such asbiotic interactions and abiotic conditions. READ MORE
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3. Habitat selection in moose and roe deer : a third order comparison
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Ungulates are important animals in Swedish culture and economy, yet they are considered to cause considerable damage on forests to the disadvantage for the forest industry. At the same time, the forest industry is one of the reasons for the increased carrying capacity of moose and roe deer. READ MORE
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4. Have wolves (Canis lupus) finally scared moose (Alces alces) in Sweden?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EcologyAbstract : Carnivores are coming back to Europe and the repercussions of their return on prey species is not fully understood. Research from North American studies suggests predators can indirectly affect how ungulates will select their habitat which can result in a change in vegetation growth as browsing pressure is relaxed in risky areas. READ MORE
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5. Resource distribution in disturbed landscapes – the effect of clearcutting on berry abundance and their use by brown bears
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : To survive winter hibernation, brown bears (Ursus arctos) need to store excess energy during late summer and autumn. Scandinavian brown bears usually have an abundance of berries to feed on, but their distribution varies depending on forest structure and age. READ MORE
