Essays about: "forest for animal food"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words forest for animal food.

  1. 1. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden

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

    Author : Susan Lan; [2023]
    Keywords : drought; water scarcity; land degradation; cotton Gossypium sp. ; synthetic textiles; viscose; lyocell; IKEA; agro-waste; poplar Populus sp. ; bamboo Bambusoideae ; sustainability;

    Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Comparative movement behaviour and habitat selection of semi-domestic herbivore : central-place grazing versus free-range grazing in Reindeer (Rangifer t. tarandus)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Muhammad Fawad Sharif; [2020]
    Keywords : supplementary feeding; habitat selection; lichen-rich forests; home range size; Rangifer tarandus tarandus; reindeer husbandry management; Sámi; recursive movements; utility distribution; clear cuts; brownian bridge movement model;

    Abstract : Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) husbandry mainly relies on natural pastures to ensure a sustainable animal production. In Sweden, coniferous forest areas are most commonly utilized as grazing grounds during winter. Additionally, supplementary feeding is sometimes provided for free-ranging animals to ensure their survival. READ MORE

  5. 4. Viltskadebehandling i tallungskog med Trico

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Filip Olsson; [2020]
    Keywords : viltskador; älgskador; skogsbruk; skogsskötsel; tall;

    Abstract : Varje år förlorar svenskt skogsbruk miljonbelopp på skogsbetesskador som klövviltstammen orsakar. Det handlar främst om förlust i kvalitet, produktion och extra hjälp planteringar. Älgen är den största skadegöraren eftersom den har tall som basföda under vintern. READ MORE

  6. 5. Local food markets : consumer perspectives and values

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Heléna Lindström; [2019]
    Keywords : decision-making; direct markets; local foods; service-dominant logic; values;

    Abstract : There has been an increased interest for local food in Sweden, which has led to governmental plans to support and increase the Swedish local and small-scale production. Few studies have however been made to understand the motivations of the consumers who buy local food and what they perceive as being valued with these products and services in Sweden. READ MORE