Essays about: "harvest planning"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 92 essays containing the words harvest planning.

  1. 1. Forest fertilization does not cause any long-term effects on tree growth or vegetation composition

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Yixian Chen; [2023]
    Keywords : density; ground vegetation; height; stem radial growth; legacy nitrogen effect; soil total N and C N ratio; tree;

    Abstract : Forest fertilization is considered one of the most effective management options to improve forest productivity. In Fennoscandia, nitrogen (N) fertilization has been practiced for over 50 years and is normally added in the form of granules of NH4NO3 at least 15 years prior to the final harvest. READ MORE

  3. 2. Heterobasidion spp presence in young pine plantations in southern Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Sarah Louise Gore; [2023]
    Keywords : Heterobasidion; Scots pine; Pinus Sylvestris; Sweden;

    Abstract : Heterobasidion species cause great economic loss the forest industry in the northern hemisphere. The spread of infection takes two forms, the first is an airborne infection and the second is a vegetative infection from infected root to healthy root. Much research has been done concerning the Heterobasidion pathogen. READ MORE

  4. 3. Glimpses of sustainability : four short stories to expand perceptions of the future

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

    Author : Nina Iglesias Söderström; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainable futures; storytelling; worldviews; well-being; indigenous knowledge; landscape architecture; scenarios; beyond GDP growth; envisioning; societal change;

    Abstract : Drawing inspiration from the Futures Beyond GDP Growth report, this thesis transforms visions of sustainable futures into tangible narratives, delving deep into the potentialities of everyday lives in such realities. Through creative writing and AI-generated visuals, four distinct scenarios are brought to life, offering glimpses into worlds shaped by profound systemic shifts and alternative worldviews. READ MORE

  5. 4. Underväxtens påverkan på skördarförarens prestation : en jämförelse mellan avverkningsplanerares och skördarförares bedömning

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

    Author : Wilma Grandin; Signe Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : förröjning; enkätstudie; underväxtröjning;

    Abstract : Inom dagens skogsbruk är gallring en vanligt förekommande åtgärd där gagnvirke tillvaratas. Inför en gallring kan en förröjning göras där underväxt röjs bort med hjälp av röjsåg. Detta kan göras för att förbättra skördarförarens prestation och arbetsmiljö. READ MORE

  6. 5. Suitable tract bank size : exploration & estimation

    University essay from SLU/Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology (from 131204)

    Author : Anders Rowell; [2022]
    Keywords : Tactical-level; strategic-level; harvest management; inventory theory; harvest planning; forestry; tract bank;

    Abstract : The collection of stands planned and ready for harvest, also called the tract bank, gives the harvest manager a selection of stands to choose from while scheduling harvests. Too few and the harvest manager might be forced to make bad decisions; too many bring additional unnecessary costs. READ MORE