Essays about: "lichen-rich forests"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words lichen-rich forests.
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1. Effekter av en skogsskötsel som gynnar marklav på svagare marker
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource ManagementAbstract : Inom renskötselområdet som motsvarar 50% av Sveriges areal har andelen lavmark av lavtyp minskat med 71 procent de senaste 60 åren. Minskningens takt ser ut att avta men lavmark fortsätter ändå att minska. Den främsta anledning till att mängden marklav minskat tros bero på det moderna industriskogsbrukets framfart. READ MORE
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2. Comparative movement behaviour and habitat selection of semi-domestic herbivore : central-place grazing versus free-range grazing in Reindeer (Rangifer t. tarandus)
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) husbandry mainly relies on natural pastures to ensure a sustainable animal production. In Sweden, coniferous forest areas are most commonly utilized as grazing grounds during winter. Additionally, supplementary feeding is sometimes provided for free-ranging animals to ensure their survival. READ MORE
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3. Changes in Swedish spruce forests since 1986 from a reindeer husbandry perspective : changes in field layer, age distribution and relative stocking level
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Loss of important reindeer habitats is an increasing concern in Sweden. The focus for loss of habitats has mainly been pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) forests and lichens. However, reindeer diets also consist of other food sources like sedges, grasses and herbs (often found in spruce forests) that will be discussed in this study. READ MORE
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4. Formulering och utvärdering av renskötselanpassad skogsskötsel med integrerad geografisk information från beteslandsindelning
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource ManagementAbstract : Rennäringen och skogsnäringen verkar inom samma geografiska område. För renskötseln är vinterbetet en flaskhals där tillgången till marklavsbete är avgörande. Sedan introduktionen av trakthyggesbruk under 1950-talet i Sverige så har arealen skogsmark av lavtyp (>50% lavtäckning) minskat med 71 %. READ MORE
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5. Factors influencing ground lichen height in the Boreal-zone : The effects of reindeer husbandry and forestry industries in northern Sweden
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : There are indications that lichen-rich areas in northern Sweden, commonly used for winter grazing by semi-domesticated reindeer (Rangifer tarandus), has declined by 30-50% since the 1950s. This is mainly believed to be because of a rise in clear-cutting activities during that time period. READ MORE