Essays about: "habitat loss"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 153 essays containing the words habitat loss.

  1. 21. “What’s the buzz with bilberries?” – Bilberry pollinator community structure and function in relation to forest type and habitat structure

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

    Author : Jacob Björnberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Over the last century, Swedish forests have undergone rapid land-use change due to intensification of management practices for timber production and the introduction of monocultures, which have resulted in considerable habitat loss and negative impacts to biodiversity. Insects form a significant component of forest biodiversity, yet forest-dwelling pollinators remain understudied, and little is known about how management strategies affect forest insect pollinator communities. READ MORE

  3. 22. The application of the Swedish Environmental Code's regulations on ecological compensation in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Lotta Sjöholm; [2022]
    Keywords : ecological compensation; Swedish Environmental Code; policy evaluation; policy implementation; permits; exemptions;

    Abstract : Biodiversity loss is one of the greatest environmental challenges met on a global scale today. One approach developed to halt biodiversity loss is ecological compensation (EC), which means that damage to the natural environment caused by exploitation is compensated by the one who caused the damage. READ MORE

  4. 23. Skapandet av en multifunktionell plantering : fokus på växter som gynnar pollinatörer och doft för ökad hälsa

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

    Author : Vendela Ejmander; Terese Harborn; [2022]
    Keywords : Multifunktionell plantering; luktträning; pollinatörer; doft; ekosystemtjänster;

    Abstract : Luktsinnet har konstaterats vara ett betydelsefullt sinne i vår vardag. Naturdoft har i synnerhet visat sig ha en positiv inverkan för människans välmående. Vid gestaltning och planering av nya grönytor är dock synen det sinnet som prioriteras. READ MORE

  5. 24. Supporting wild bees on green roofs and green walls : the importance of incentives from Swedish municipalities

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Kittima Ritthichot; [2022]
    Keywords : Wild bees; Urban pollinators; Green roofs; Green living walls; Plants for pollinators;

    Abstract : The importance of pollinators in urban areas have become a topic of current interest with increasing urbanisation. The current trend of urbanisation, e.g., tall buildings, concrete and densification, has forced green structures to adapt to the changes, resulting in biodiversity loss. READ MORE

  6. 25. Conservation education at the zoo

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

    Author : Anna Pettersson; [2022]
    Keywords : Zoo; conservation education; communication; the theory of planned behaviour;

    Abstract : Historically, the first existence of zoological gardens (zoos) goes back as long as 4 500 years ago. At that time, keeping animals in captivity was a way to show high societal status with money and power. Much has happened since then, and the modern zoos of today have a main focus on conservation, education, research and animal welfare. READ MORE