Essays about: "general plantations"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 24 essays containing the words general plantations.

  1. 16. Growth response of eucalyptus hybrid clone when planted in agroforestry systems : an approach to mitigate social land conflicts and sustain rural livelihood

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

    Author : Emilie Westman; [2010]
    Keywords : Agroforestry; Brazil; Eucalyptus; Fast growing plantation ; FWP; Land conflicts; Pulpwood;

    Abstract : Conflicts concerning land use associated with fast wood plantations (FWP) in the tropics put social strain on relations between the plantation companies and rural populations. To support rural livelihoods where FWPs are present introduction of agroforestry at plantations could be favourable. READ MORE

  3. 17. Emerging Markets : a Case Study on Foreign Market Entry in Laos; MBA-thesis in marketing

    University essay from Institutionen för ekonomi

    Author : Petter Lindh; [2009]
    Keywords : Market entry; foreign market entry; FME; market entry mode; entry mode; emerging market; developing country; Laos; Laotian; Lao; Lao PDR; sociocultural difference; forestry; forestry power equipment; chainsaw; commercial tree plantation; CTP; natural forest;

    Abstract : Background This thesis is conducted for Husqvarna AB with the aim to map the Laotian market for them in terms of market potential for forestry power equipment. In order to provide decision material for further action I was asked to give a description of the Laotian forestry sector; research potential harvesting volumes; analyze the competitive situation; describe the general business conditions in Laos; and provide some insight as to how Husqvarna can enter the Laotian market. READ MORE

  4. 18. Technical assessment of the functional and operational performance of a fixed bed biomass gasifier using agricultural residues

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Michael Lubwama; [2009]
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    Abstract : Currently, there is a general concern about the effects of CO2 emissions onthe atmosphere that are the major cause of the global warming phenomenon.This situation has necessitated a trend towards the reduction on thedependency on fossil fuels, a challenge facing the present generation. READ MORE

  5. 19. Fågelbär (Prunus avium L.) : överlevnad, höjdutveckling och skador i unga planteringar på småländska höglandet

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

    Author : Hampus Roffey; [2008]
    Keywords : fågelbär; körsbär; prunus avium; skador; beståndsetablering; höjdutveckling; druvfläder; fläder; Sambucus racemosa; Småland; höglandet;

    Abstract : Plant survival, plant damage and height growth were studied in nine wild cherry (Prunus avium L.) plantations in southern Sweden established between 2000 and 2002. All stands were located to the county of Småland. The survey was conducted during May and June in 2007. READ MORE

  6. 20. The impact of agroforestry and other landuses on soil functional capacity

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Lena Adolfsson; [2008]
    Keywords : agroforestry; soil functional capacity; Biolog Ecoplate; substrate utilisation potential; soil microorganism; functional biodiversity; soil bacteria;

    Abstract : Deforestation, agricultural cultivation and overuse of land resources can lead to decreasing functional capacity of soil microorganisms, e.g. decreasing decomposition and mineralisation capacity and rate. READ MORE