Essays about: "importance of trees."

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  1. 21. Analysis of simulated functional diversity in tropical forests: Differences between cultivated and naturally grown secondary forests in Cambodia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Clarissa Graf; [2023]
    Keywords : physical geography; ecosystem analysis; functional diversity; plant functional traits; ecosystem modelling; secondary forest ecosystems; sustainable forest management; LPJ-GUESS; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Accelerated deforestation represents a major global environmental concern. Over the last decades Cambodia has experienced a drastic decrease in forest cover and measures to halt deforestation have not been as effective as planned. READ MORE

  3. 22. Peeking Through the Leaves : Improving Default Estimation with Machine Learning : A transparent approach using tree-based models

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Elias Hadad; Angus Wigton; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine learning; Expected credit loss; Probability of default; ECL; PD; Risk Management; Credit Risk Management; Default Estimation; AI; Artificial intelligence; Fintech; Supervised learning; Decision tree; Random forest; XG boost; Transparency; Machine learning transparency;

    Abstract : In recent years the development and implementation of AI and machine learning models has increased dramatically. The availability of quality data paving the way for sophisticated AI models. Financial institutions uses many models in their daily operations. READ MORE

  4. 23. Quantity and quality of oaks (Quercus) as suitable habitats for the longhorn beetle species Plagionotus detritus : An inventory study in Stockholm and Uppsala County, Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Ida Widegren; [2023]
    Keywords : Plagionotus detritus; P. detritus; Cerambycidae; Cerambycinae; longhorn beetle; insects; habitat; oak; Quercus; conservation; ecology; endangered; threatened;

    Abstract : The longhorn beetle Plagionotus detritus is associated with newly dead oak wood and is declining throughout its distribution range. In Sweden, P.detritus has displayed one of the most dramatic reductions in distribution recorded for insect species and is near regional extinction. READ MORE

  5. 24. Tree Species Impact on Forest Fire Spread Susceptibility in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Sara Sharon Jones; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Physical Geography; Forest Fire; Forest Fire Susceptibility; Sweden; logistic regression modelling; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Klimatförändringar förväntas leda till längre brandperioder och ökad brandrisk. I Sverige, där homogen produktionsskog utgör största delen av landskapet, finns ett behov av bättre förståelse för skogens mottaglighet för bränder för att kunna mildra risker. READ MORE

  6. 25. Bevattningsrekommendationer vid etablering av träd i hårdgjorda miljöer : en kartläggning och jämförelse

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

    Author : Lina Larsson Sundgren; Sanna Westerblom; [2023]
    Keywords : Färdigställandeskötsel; stadsträd; teknisk beskrivning; torkstess; AMA- anläggning;

    Abstract : I samband med att städer förtätas, uppstår alltmer hårdgjorda ytor, vilket lett till ett växande behov av grönska inom dessa miljöer. Behovet har mötts upp utav flertal lokala och regionala, kostnadskrävande satsningar. READ MORE