Essays about: "moose management"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 80 essays containing the words moose management.

  1. 6. How do forest characteristics relate to brown bear (Ursus arctos) density? : focusing on basal area, age, height, and field layer

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Jeanette Jonsson; [2022]
    Keywords : brown bear; ursus arctos; linear mixed model; forest characteristics; bear density;

    Abstract : Brown bear (Ursus arctos) is one of our most common large carnivores. The historic population in Sweden has been reduced due to conflicts with humans. The diet of the brown bear varies with the season and location. READ MORE

  3. 7. Evaluation of the forest composition in browsed Scots pine plantations

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Carl Noyce; [2022]
    Keywords : browsing damage; forest owners; mera tall; moose; pine regeneration; Södra;

    Abstract : Since the early 2000s browsing damage to Scots pine (Pinus Sylvestris) in the Götaland region of Sweden has been consistently estimated to be 15% per year, peaking at around 25% between 2009-2016, the highest of any region in the country. The Swedish Forest Agency has set a goal of achieving pine damage levels below 5% on average in the long-term, even if higher levels can be accepted in an individual year. READ MORE

  4. 8. Fibre content in moose (Alces alces) faeces : a comparison between free-ranging and captive moose in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Ada Trapp; [2022]
    Keywords : diarrhoea; zoo; browser; ruminant; Alces alces;

    Abstract : Animals have evolved adaptations to survive and reproduce in certain environments. Based on these adaptations, different feeding types can be identified among ruminants from the continuum of browsers to grazers. Browsers are assumed to digest forage rich in soluble cell contents, while grazers are more equipped to digest cellulose. READ MORE

  5. 9. Älgbete i restaureringsbränning : älgens respons på brand

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Albin Björnudd; Svante Brus; [2022]
    Keywords : älg; viltbete; naturvårdsbränning; tall; biologisk mångfald;

    Abstract : The moose is an important resource for Sweden but causes problems for forestry. Moose browsing damages annually cost forestry large amounts of money which makes it a hot topic of discussion. READ MORE

  6. 10. Kan brand minska älgbetesskadorna? : En studie om älgbetesskador på tall

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Paula Israelsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Alces alces; Pinus sylvestris; Älgbetesskador; Skogsbrand; Sverige; Finland; Moose grazing damage; Sweden; Forest fire;

    Abstract : Skogsindustrin är viktig för den svenska handelsbalansen. Sverige är en världsledande exportör av massa, papper och sågade trävaror. Sverige var världens femte största exportör av massa, papper och trävaror, med Finland därefter på en sjätteplats på listan. READ MORE