Essays about: "habitat loss"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 153 essays containing the words habitat loss.

  1. 6. Identification of restoration hotspots in landscape-scale green infrastructure planning based on model-predicted connectivity forest

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Xiaoming Wang; [2023]
    Keywords : boreal forest; conservation; restoration; connectivity; green infrastructure; GIS; Sweden; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Boreal forest landscapes have undergone severe anthropogenic fragmentation and their enormous values concerning, e.g., ecosystem service, biodiversity and culture are hazarded. READ MORE

  3. 7. The ecological impact of artificial light at night in landscape architecture : strategies and guidelines for street lights for the benefit of biodiversity and local wildlife

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

    Author : Zozan Altun; [2023]
    Keywords : light pollution; artificial light at night; ecology; biodiversity; local wildlife; landscape architecture; guidelines; strategies;

    Abstract : Artificial light at night (ALAN) is an increasingly common form of light pollution that contributes to biodiversity loss, loss of dark habitats, disrupting populations both on an individual- and population level by invading biodiversity hot spots. Recent studies show that artificial light is increasing at a rate of approximately 6% annually over Earth’s surface, and 88% of Europe and 47% of the United States experience light pollution on a nightly basis. READ MORE

  4. 8. Investigating the influence of the tidal regime on harbour porpoise Phocoena phocoena distribution in Mount’s Bay, Cornwall

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Duncan Jones; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; Geographical Information Systems; GIS; Habitat Modelling; Harbour Porpoise; MaxEnt; Tidal Processes; Conservation; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Investigating the influence of the tidal regime on harbour porpoise Phocoena phocoena distribution in Mount’s Bay, Cornwall Abstract Unintentional by-catch in fishing gear is a significant cause of mortality of harbour porpoises in UK waters. Understanding the spatial distribution of harbour porpoises at fine scales and how this changes over time is essential when trying to understand where these lethal interactions might occur. READ MORE

  5. 9. GIS-based planning support tools for biodiversity in Stockholm municipality : Targeting connectivity of potential oak habitat

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Jenny Forsberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Southern Hardwood Deciduous trees; Ädellöv; Coleoptera; Spatial Data; Linkage Mapper; ArcMap; Connectivity; Network; Sweden;

    Abstract : Due to biodiversity loss being large as well as threatening ecosystem functions necessary for oursociety, the UN and EU have created regulations, strategies, and targets to improve biodiversity.Nationally in Sweden, and locally in Stockholm municipality, actions have also been taken. READ MORE

  6. 10. Planning for Blue and Green Infrastructure in Response to Rising Sea Levels in Gothenburg

    University essay from KTH/Stadsbyggnad

    Author : Jiayi Lan; [2023]
    Keywords : sea level rise; blue and green infrastructure; climate-resilient design; sustainable; urban renewal;

    Abstract : Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city, faces significant environmental challenges due to climate change and risks from rising sea levels. These challenges include eutrophication, spread of environmental toxins, invasive species, and habitat loss. READ MORE