Essays about: "forest protection"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 208 essays containing the words forest protection.

1. 11. Studie av toppskyddet EcoTall på ett ungskogsbestånd i Västmanland

   University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

   Author : Lisa Wästling; [2023]
   Keywords : betesskador; viltskydd; älg;

   Abstract : Viltskador är problematiska för skogsbruket då det medför defekter som orsakar stora ekonomiska förluster. Det är framförallt älgens betesskador på tall som är ett problem för skogsbrukets ekonomi och skadorna förväntas inte bli färre med tiden. READ MORE

3. 12. What is a “good” forest? : a case study from Nepal to understand local women’s values for people-centred restoration

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Tina Jahn; [2023]
   Keywords : people-centred restoration; forest restoration; community-based forest management; community forestry; social inclusion; gender inclusion; equity; livelihood benefits; participation;

   Abstract : Restoration is seen as a key strategy to counteract global issues of the climate crisis, deforestation, and land degradation. However, restoration initiatives are being criticised for failing to consider social and political dimensions, leading to negative effects on ecosystems and people. READ MORE

4. 13. Fungal pigmentation responses to microclimatic variables in isolated forest patches in Northern Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Karl Soler Kinnerbäck; [2023]
   Keywords : fungal ecology; mycology; functional traits; communities; pigmentation; CIELAB; lightness; microclimate; polypores;

   Abstract : Investigating functional traits is an important tool for understanding fungal communities, yet ecological functions of fungal pigmentation remain poorly investigated. Recent studies support the thermal-melanism hypothesis for fungal color lightness in relation to macroclimate, but it remains unclear if microclimate also affects fungal pigmentation. READ MORE

5. 14. Environmental factors affecting European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) outbreaks in Sweden : Linking AI-detected dead spruce, soil moisture, nature protection and bark beetle outbreak (Ips typographus) in Sweden

   University essay from Karlstads universitet

   Author : Petter Hessle; [2023]
   Keywords : Ips typographus; Biology; forest; Norway spruce; Picea abies; European spruce bark beetle; Ecology; outbreak; Ai; Sweden; Biologi; ekologi; skog; Granbarkborre; gran; Ai; utbrott; naturvård; Ips typographus; sverige;

   Abstract : Norway spruce (Picea abies) is a vital tree species in Sweden's extensive forested landscape. However, the planting of spruce beyond its natural range has made it vulnerable to pests like the spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus), which has caused substantial damage to Swedish forests. READ MORE

6. 15. Towards recognition in governance: an exploratory study of biodiversity protection in Swedish forestry.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Anna Berg Grimstad; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable development; biodiversity protection; recognition; environmental governance; feminist political ecology; private forest owners;

   Abstract : Loss of biodiversity and interest in the promises of the bioeconomy creates pressure on forests and implications for their governance. In Sweden, forest policy for the protection of biodiversity is known as “freedom with responsibility”, which puts an onus on the many private forest owners in the country to reverse the critical loss of biodiversity. READ MORE