Essays about: "importance of forest for environment"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 77 essays containing the words importance of forest for environment.
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1. Experiencing Lockrop : A phenomenological approach to contemporary practice of Swedish herding calls
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för musikvetenskapAbstract : The purpose of this master’s thesis is to gain knowledge and understand of contemporary lockrop(Swedish herding calls) practices from the perspectives of those who engage with it. It aims to dothis by paying close attention to the nuanced phenomenological aspects that may shape experiencewithin the moment in which practice occurs. READ MORE
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2. Exploring patterns in risk factors for bark beetle attack during outbreaks triggered by drought stress with harvester data on attacked trees: A case study in Southeastern Sweden
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : ABSTRACT Raising temperatures and climate variability have intensified extreme weather events worldwide. These extremes can enhance and trigger possible pest outbreaks. Bark beetle attacks have become a major concern in regions with extensive spruce forest areas. Southeastern Sweden has faced repeated outbreaks resulting in widespread tree loss. READ MORE
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3. Vibrational signals as indicators of soil fauna health? : A novel approach to environmental monitoring of ants
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : Soil fauna provides processes of crucial importance for ecosystem functions, but our ability to observe their actions often depend on destructive methods where the integrity of the studied environment (the soil) is compromised. In this study, I develop and test a new generation of environmental monitoring tools that utilize vibrations made by soil macrofauna to inform about their performance and health. READ MORE
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4. Monitoring deforestation in the Serranía de Chiribiquete in northern Colombian Amazon using time series analysis of satellite data
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Deforestation monitoring is of significant importance for the ecosystem, climate change,and policy-making. The availability of optical and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite remote sensing images, along with the development of time series change detection methods, has contributed to the increasing popularity of time series analysis in forest disturbance monitoring. READ MORE
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5. Predicting Cross-Platform Performance : A Case Study on Evaluating Predictive Models and Exploring the Economic Consequences in Software Testing
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomiAbstract : Background: In today's digital world, there is increasing importance on cross-platform performance testing and the challenges faced by businesses in achieving efficient performance for applications across multiple platforms. Predictive models, such as machine learning and regression, have emerged as potential solutions to predict performance to be quickly analyzed, thus eliminating the need to execute an entire environment. READ MORE
