Essays about: "fuel-wood"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 31 essays containing the word fuel-wood.

  1. 21. Tillväxt för skogssådd och plantering fram till röjning och första gallring : föryngringsmetodernas potential att uppfylla olika produktionsmål

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

    Author : Linda Magnusson; [2010]
    Keywords : tall; sådd; plantering; tillväxt; Pine; direct seeding; planting; growth;

    Abstract : Holmen Skog nyttjar i stor utsträckning både sådd och plantering, varje år används sådd på omkring 20 % av föryngringsarealen. Företaget önskar sig dock mer kunskap om hur tillväxten skiljer sig åt över tiden mellan skogssådd och plantering. READ MORE

  3. 22. Energy supply in Namibia : - Rural needs and possible sustainable solutions

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Jannicke Bjurselius; Heléne Ernow; [2009]
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    Abstract : Stor delar av Namibias befolkning, närmare 60 procent, saknar tillgång till elektricitet. Svårigheter med elektrifiering av ett land som Namibia uppstår då det både är mycket glesbefolkat och många invånare dessutom har svårt att betala de höga kostnaderna för att få tillgång till det begränsade elnätet. READ MORE

  4. 23. Participatory watershed management to decrease land degradation and sediment transport in Kagera and Nyando catchments of Lake Victoria basin

    University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle

    Author : James Gunya Kenge; [2009]
    Keywords : Kagera and Nyando catchments; Lake Victoria basin; land degradation; participatory watershed management; policy;

    Abstract : Attention to participatory watershed management is increasing across the developing world as soil erosion continues to degrade agricultural land; reservoirs and irrigation infrastructure are clogged with sediment. The realization of the importance of watersheds is crucial for sustainable utilization especially in developing countries where rural livelihoods and economies are highly dependant on the exploitation of natural resources. READ MORE

  5. 24. The impact of participatory forest management on Miombo woodland tree species diversity and local livelihoods : a case study of Bereku Miombo woodland, Babati District, Tanzania

    University essay from SLU/Swedish Biodiversity Centre

    Author : Zacharia John Lupala; [2009]
    Keywords : Babati; Bereku woodland; local livelihoods; Miombo; participatory management; tree species diversity; Tanzania;

    Abstract : Enabling local community participation in management is a key to stop alarming degradation in the Miombo woodlands. This study examined the socio-economic and ecological impact of participatory management practised in Bereku woodland, Babati district, Tanzania. READ MORE

  6. 25. Forest products and services in northern Laos : case studies from two forest dwelling villages

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

    Author : Markus Steén; [2009]
    Keywords : NTFP; non timber forest products; NWFP; ecosystem products; ecosystem services timber; fuel wood; water quality; oudomxai; poverty reduction;

    Abstract : All humans everywhere depend on ecosystem products and services for their well-being. But what if the ecosystems are not able to provide all these products and services because of overexploitation? In bad cases this can, for example, lead to starvation. READ MORE