Essays about: "indikatorer för ekosystemtjänster"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words indikatorer för ekosystemtjänster.

  1. 1. Water sources' key role in the Vomb basin biosphere reserve. An analysis of ecosystem services.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Ousayma Bakir; [2022]
    Keywords : Ecosystem services analysis; biosphere reserve; water sources; classification; Vomb; Skåne; south of Sweden.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This study was done to gain an understanding of the importance of 12 water sources that are in the Vomb biosphere reserve. To do so, an ecosystem services analysis that included the four following types of ecosystem services: provisioning, supporting, regulating, and cultural services, was conducted. READ MORE

  3. 2. A valuation of ecosystem services from blue-green infrastructure for stormwater management

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Sofia Anderzon; [2021]
    Keywords : Stormwater; blue-green infrastructure; urban ecosystem services; indicators; semi-quantitative valuation; Dagvatten; dagvattenhantering; blågrön infrastruktur; urbana ekosystemtjänster; indikatorer; semi-kvantitativ värdering;

    Abstract : The ongoing urbanization leads to densification and growth of cities, which replaces natural areas with hard surfaces. Precipitation is then more likely to runoff as stormwater than to be detained locally. Also, precipitation is predicted to be increasing as an effect of climate change. READ MORE

  4. 3. Assessment of freshwater ecosystem services : with a case study in river Arbogaån

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic Resources

    Author : Emelie Möllersten; [2018]
    Keywords : ecosystem services; freshwater; climate change; flooding; assessment;

    Abstract : Humans are dependent on a large variety of services that come from the eco-systems around us. Some of these ecosystem services are provided by rivers and lakes and include for example drinking water, water for irrigation and industry, flood control, climate regulation, and recreation. READ MORE

  5. 4. The influence of soil management on soil health : an on-farm study

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Hanna Williams; [2018]
    Keywords : crop diversity; soil health assessment; indicator; soil quality; ecosystem services;

    Abstract : The capacity of a soil to provide ecosystem services without negative impacts on the environment is defined as soil health. Healthy soils are a fundamental resource for agricultural production and our ability to feed a growing global population. We must therefore increase our understanding of how soil health is affected by soil management. READ MORE

  6. 5. Indicators for ecosystem services in urban green space management

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Johan Lundh; [2017]
    Keywords : Ecosystem service indicator; cultural ecosystem service indicator; green space; green space management method; multi-stakeholder management; park management; urban planning; birds; seating.; Ekosystemtjänstindikator; indikator; indikatorer; indikatorer för ekosystemtjänster; ekosystemtjänster; kulturella ekosystemtjänster; grönytor; grönyteförvaltning; förvaltningsmetod; parkförvaltning; fåglar; fåglar som indikator.;

    Abstract : Urban green spaces are put under high pressure due to increasing population density in cities. This problem will potentially accelerate where the densification in the cities continues. READ MORE