Essays about: "invasive species"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 147 essays containing the words invasive species.

  1. 26. The invasive Himalayan balsam : Current status in Umeå, Northern Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Bailey Snider; [2022]
    Keywords : Himalayan balsam; abundance; habitat; environmental features; Impatiens glandulifera;

    Abstract : Impatiens glandulifera is an invasive species throughout Europe. It was introduced to the wild in 1918 by escape from private gardens as well as the transport of garden soil and waste. Impatiens glandulifera prefers moist soils with moderate shade and commonly grows in riparian environments. READ MORE

  3. 27. Distribution Analysis of Impatiens glandulifera in Kronoberg County and a Pest Risk Map for Alvesta Municipality

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Johan Viscarra Hansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Impatiens glandulifera; pest risk map; distribution analysis; suitability analysis; invasive alien plant; weighted overlay; Himalayan balsam; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The spread of invasive alien species poses great risks for biodiversity, human health and economies. Impatiens glandulifera, an invasive alien plant which has been listed in The European list of Invasive Alien Species of Union concern, is widely spread in Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 28. Mångfald av arter bland stadens träd : hur olika kommuner i Sverige arbetar med mångfald av trädarter i urbana miljöer

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

    Author : Linnéa Eliasson; [2022]
    Keywords : artdiversitet; artmångfald; urbana träd;

    Abstract : Träden i staden fyller många viktiga funktioner, dels för stadens ekosystem och dess tillhandahållande av ekosystemtjänster, dels för bevarandet av biologisk mångfald. Träden bidrar med många effekter som skapar bättre klimat och livskvalitet i städerna, till exempel renare luft och behagligare lokalklimat. READ MORE

  5. 29. Can Saccharomycopsis vini and Z4-11Al be used in a push-pull system against the invasive pest Drosophila suzukii?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Hedda Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : Z -4-undecenal; pheromone; yeast; volatiles; pest management; spotted wing drosophila;

    Abstract : Drosophila suzukii is a pest with global spread that lays its eggs in soft fruits. It has been deemed potentially invasive to Sweden. Contrary to other Drosophila species, D. suzukii possess a serrated ovipositor which makes it possible for it to lay its eggs in ripening fruits. READ MORE

  6. 30. Blue Ti(d)e - Exploring the role of water as Örebro’s meeting space

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Sofia Lichvárová; Sophie Barbara Spanlang; [2022]
    Keywords : lake lowering; access to waterscapes; public space; commons; collectiveness; agricultural reforms; invasive species;

    Abstract : In 1888, the lake Hjälmaren underwent a process of lowering by almost 2 metres with the aim of gaining 19.000 ha of arable land. This process had a wide array of ecological implications, and in connection with other historical events, it also resulted in spatial and social cracks dividing the city of Örebro laying on Hjälmaren’s west shore. READ MORE