Essays about: "forest s uses"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 67 essays containing the words forest s uses.

  1. 1. Using GIS and satellite data to assess access of green area for children living in growing cities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Rebecca Borg; [2024]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Geographical Information System; Urban green space; children; schools; Malmö; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Urban green space (UGS) refers to open spaces within an urban context that are filled with greenery and nature. These can range from very small vegetation to expansive park areas. The common denominator is that they have proven to be beneficial for human health and well-being. Access to green spaces is also important for children. READ MORE

  3. 2. If a Tree Falls in the Forest - Three Interventions in the Swedish Forest to Come

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Nils Chigot Eriksson; Hampus Thysell; [2023]
    Keywords : Forest; timber industry; foraging; hunting; industry; industrial buildings; infrastructure; CCF; clear-felling; Norrland; Ångermanland;

    Abstract : Our thesis project consists of three architectural interventions: The Mushroom, The Gnat and The Snake, fitting into a vision of a Swedish forest managed in a more sustainable way. A future in which the practice of clear-felling has been abandoned in favor of alternative methods falling under the umbrella term Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF). READ MORE

  4. 3. Implementering av Skogliga Grunddata i hprGallring vid andragallring

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Felix Nilsson; Joakim Bengtsdahl; [2023]
    Keywords : gallring; uppföljning; laserskanning;

    Abstract : Gallring är en av de skogsvårdsåtgärder som utförs i våra skogar för att bemöta de olika skogliga mål som skogsägarna har för sin skog. I Sveriges skogar så utförs gallringsåtgärder på ca 400 000 hektar årligen. READ MORE

  5. 4. Peeking Through the Leaves : Improving Default Estimation with Machine Learning : A transparent approach using tree-based models

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

    Author : Elias Hadad; Angus Wigton; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine learning; Expected credit loss; Probability of default; ECL; PD; Risk Management; Credit Risk Management; Default Estimation; AI; Artificial intelligence; Fintech; Supervised learning; Decision tree; Random forest; XG boost; Transparency; Machine learning transparency;

    Abstract : In recent years the development and implementation of AI and machine learning models has increased dramatically. The availability of quality data paving the way for sophisticated AI models. Financial institutions uses many models in their daily operations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Emission Trading Systems and Forestry: Understanding the Case of New Zealand and Applications for Sweden through the EU ETS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Anna Lyrvall; [2023]
    Keywords : Emission trading; EU ETS; NZ ETS; forestry; LULUCF; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Forest carbon sinks are becoming increasingly important as a climate change mitigation tool. To date, New Zealand is the only country that has fully incorporated forestry into its emission trading framework. This study seeks to understand if and how that has impacted forest management practices and carbon sink enhancement. READ MORE