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  1. 1. Relations between tree and habitat characteristics and the epiphytic lichen flora on oak : a case study from Lövön, Bohuslän

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Julia Siegel; [2023]
    Keywords : Epiphytic lichens; Tree characteristics; Habitat characteristics; Oak; Biodiversity; Natural values; Light availability;

    Abstract : Oak-rich forests and wooded pastures harbor diverse and distinct epiphytic lichen flora with many rare and threatened species. As these habitats have been subject to a substantial decline and degradation over the past centuries, oak woodlands have progressively come into focus for preservation. READ MORE

  3. 2. The impact of forest management methods on the ectomycorrhizal community and implications for forest productivity in needleleaf forests

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

    Author : Oskar Göransson; [2023]
    Keywords : Ectomycorrhiza; forestry; clearcutting; continuous cover forestry; biodiversity; forest productivity; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Ectomycorrhizal fungi (ECM) form symbiotic relationships with trees by connecting to the roots, procuring soil nutrients in exchange for carbohydrates, and are an important contributor to plant growth. The forestry practice of clearcutting can be detrimental to the ECM community by removing its source of energy and creating unfavorable soil conditions, acutely reducing ECM diversity. READ MORE

  4. 3. 3-30-300 som metod för en grönare stad : en jämförelse mellan Möllevången Väst och Söderkulla i Malmö

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

    Author : Julia Henrohn; Nora Juneholm; [2023]
    Keywords : 3-30-300; stadsplanering; grönplanering; förtätning; grönstruktur; urban miljö; hållbara städer;

    Abstract : Urbaniseringen fortsätter i Sverige och Malmö är den stad där befolkningen ökar mest i hela landet. Genom ett förtätat stadsplaneringsideal, där fler människor och funktioner ska få plats, effektiviseras markanvändningen och exploatering på värdefull natur- och jordbruksmark minskar. READ MORE

  5. 4. How hot are retention patches as structural hotspots? : comparing key elements for biodiversity in retention patches and reference forest stands

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

    Author : Maja Östlund; [2022]
    Keywords : retention forestry; retention patches; deadwood; live conservation trees; retention forestry; biodiversity preservation; substrate diversity;

    Abstract : Sweden’s historical and current forestry regime has created structurally simplified forest stands with little resemblance of boreal old-growth forests, leading to a decline in many forest dwelling species. Retention forestry was introduced to counteract the negative development by retaining biologically important forest elements. READ MORE

  6. 5. Hur kan man öka den biologiska mångfalden i urbana grönområden?

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

    Author : Axel Linton; [2022]
    Keywords : Biologisk; mångfald; ekosystem; urban; städer;

    Abstract : Den biologiska mångfalden har minskat betydligt de senaste decennierna. Urbanisering är en av faktorerna. Samtidigt har det visat sig att städer besitter potential för hög biologisk mångfald beroende deras geografiska placering och unika habitat. READ MORE