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1. 1. Modelling the Water Table in a Bog

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Tobias Bowley; [2023]
   Keywords : Physics and Astronomy;

   Abstract : Over the past five years, an ongoing study at INES, Lund University, have examined the encroachment of trees and vegetation into a bog ecosystem in northern Scania, Sweden. While several factors have been identified as contributing to this ecological transformation, including, nutrient availability, and climate, the hydrological aspect remains a key area of investigation. READ MORE

3. 2. Ecosystems Services in swidden agriculture in the Peruvian tropical Andes : the Kechwa-Lamas farm-forestry system

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

   Author : Geannine Gisset Chabaneix Portocarrero; [2023]
   Keywords : swidden agriculture; ecosystem services; Peru; Amazon;

   Abstract : In the Amazon, life supporting services are importantly associated to forest areas. Nevertheless, the connection of ecosystem services to agricultural systems it is also of great importance, because agriculture is one of the most important causes of degradation and loss of these areas. READ MORE

4. 3. The design of a hydraulic equalizer bar for the feeding mechanism on forest harvester heads

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

   Author : Arvid Söderlund; [2023]
   Keywords : Harvester; Harvester head; Komatsu Forest; Hydraulics; Equalizer bar; Parallellstag; Stag; Skogsmaskin; Skördare; Aggregat; Skog;

   Abstract : Due to the importance of a correct tree placement and the wear that occurs to equalizer bars inharvester heads, Komatsu Forest AB in Umeå was interested if the bar could be replaced with ahydraulic system. According to Komatsu, the problems were that the equalizer bars that are responsible forsynchronizing the delimbing knives and feeding mechanism add weight, take up space and have atendency to break before their life expectancy. READ MORE

5. 4. Make America Green Again: Understanding Trumpism as it Relates to Environmental Injustice Legislation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Brooke Moore; [2023]
   Keywords : Trumpism; Environmental Justice; Environmental Legislation; Framing Analysis; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The United States is witnessing the emergence of what has popularly been coined Trumpism – a new conservatism inspired by the administration of Donald J. Trump, however, extending beyond to other far-right politicians. READ MORE

6. 5. Mikroskogen : dess betydelse och inverkan på framtidens skånska städer

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

   Author : Matilda Hellwer; [2023]
   Keywords : Akira Miyawaki; mikroskog; micro forest; urban forestry; biologisk mångfald; upptag av luftföroreningar; dagvattenhantering; värmeöeffekt; naturens påverkan på hälsan; stressreducering; återhämtning; barns rörelsefrihet och upplevelse av natur; västerskog och inhemska arter;

   Abstract : Uppsatsen har utvärderat mikroskogar planterade med Miyawakimetoden, skapad av japanen Akira Miyawaki, för att se om den är möjlig att använda i en skånsk urban kontext. Tre olika koncept har tagits fram genom litteratur, en fältstudie och intervjuer där mikroskogar testats för användning på bostadsgårdar, skolgårdar samt större kontor- och industriytor. READ MORE