Essays about: "forest management thesis"

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  1. 6. Probability of Default Machine Learning Modeling : A Stress Testing Evaluation

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Tobias Andersson; Mattias Mentes; [2023]
    Keywords : Probability of Default; Machine Learning; Stress Testing; Logistic Regression; Decision Tree; Random Forest; Artificial Neural Network;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to assist in the development of machine learning models tailored for stress testing. The main objective is to create models that can predict loan defaults while considering the impact of macroeconomic stress. READ MORE

  3. 7. On The Side of the Forest Owner: : A Discourse Analysis of the Swedish Reception of the EU ForestStrategy for 2030

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Emil Olofsson; [2023]
    Keywords : EU Forest Strategy for 2030; Swedish Forest Policy; Discourse Analysis; Just Transitio;

    Abstract : The new EU Forest Strategy for 2030, one of the flagship initiatives of the European Green Deal, has put EU forest policy in a new expansionary phase with ambitious goals for future forest management in Member States. This thesis analyzes contestation over the EU Forest Strategy for 2030 in Sweden to understand how discursive representations of forests are interlinked with justice perceptions. READ MORE

  4. 8. Spatial patterns in animal territoriality : competitive behaviour in a shell dwelling cichlid

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Samuel Malm; Ida Nordstrand; [2023]
    Keywords : Behavioural ecology; Edge effect; Neolamprologus Multifasciatus; Predation; Territoriality; Territory maintenance;

    Abstract : Sociality among animals is a common phenomenon which has both costs and benefits. More and more studies are published that uses shell dwelling cichlids as a proxy for other taxa because of their convenience when studying, unique evolution and large variety in species. READ MORE

  5. 9. Leveraging green hydrogen to decarbonise the aviation industry : A case study on electrofuels in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Jakob Bergene; Jonathan Bruchhausen; [2023]
    Keywords : Electrofuel; e-fuel; electrokerosene; e-kerosene; SAF; sustainable aviation fuel; sustainable aviation; complementarity formation mechanisms; technology value chains; TVC; Techno-economic analysis; TEA; Elektrobränsle; e-bränsle; elektrofotogen; e-fotogen; SAF; sustainable aviation fuel; sustainable aviation; komplementära formationsmekanismer; technology value chains; TVC; Techno-economic analysis; TEA;

    Abstract : For the EU to reach its 2050 climate targets the aviation industry that is highly dependent on fossil fuels needs to drastically reduce its emissions. In the decarbonisation of the aviation industry drop-in sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) have been identified as a promising solution to abate the industry’s emissions. READ MORE

  6. 10. Major forest companies and owner associations interpretation of policies and certification programs regarding riparian buffer zones

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Eric Lundström; [2023]
    Keywords : Buffer zone; Water quality; Buffer zone policy; Forestry; Policy interpretation;

    Abstract : Human intervention in forests such as clearcut forestry have a negative impact on water quality and biodiversity. To maintain water quality and its biological values a commonly used method is to leave trees and shrubs closest to the water, in so called a buffer zone. READ MORE