Essays about: "natural vegetation and wildlife"

Showing result 16 - 17 of 17 essays containing the words natural vegetation and wildlife.

1. 16. Habitat preferences by wild boar Sus scrofa in southern Sweden based on clusters of GPS positions

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

   Author : Emilia Broberg; [2008]
   Keywords : wild boar; Sus scrofa; habitat preference; GPS positions; cluster; Southern Sweden;

   Abstract : The wild boar is a reintroduced game species in Sweden which has become a problem species because of damage on crops and causing traffic accidents. This is a comparative study with the aim to answer the following questions: (i) which habitat sites are most frequently visited by wild boar (ii) what are the characteristic features of the most frequently used habitats, and (iii) in what way do the wild boar use these habitats? Clusters of sites frequently visited by wild boar were defined from a study in the southernmost part of Sweden, where one female (supposed to be the leader sow) in each group of 13 wild boar hoards was equipped with a GPS/GSM-collar. READ MORE

3. 17. Recreation use value of Wondo Genet wetland ecosystem - Ethiopia

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource Management

   Author : Mohammed Ali; [2007]
   Keywords : recreation; economic value; Wondo Genet; resort hotel; travel cost; wetland; hot spring; swimming; bird watching;

   Abstract : Wondo Genet Resort Hotel is one of the most well-known nature-based recreation sites in Ethiopia. The main attractions of the site includes: the hot spring water for bathing and swimming; the forested landscape, streams, birds and other wildlife in the surrounding; and the cafeteria, bar and bedroom services. READ MORE