Essays about: "preservation of wildlife"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words preservation of wildlife.
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1. Changing the Stories We Live By: Revolutionizing the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation Through Transformative Conservation
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : As biodiversity continues to diminish worldwide, an interrogation of long-standing conservation discourse is needed to reformulate a new conservation rhetoric that confronts the socio-ecological complexities of the world and reorients the relationship between humans and nature. Using ecologically sensitive critical discourse analysis, this research investigates the dominant ideologies perpetuated within an iteration of mainstream American wildlife discourse and explores opportunities for transformative conservation alternatives. READ MORE
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2. 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 StudiesAbstract : 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
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3. A Smart Surveillance System Using Edge-Devices for Wildlife Preservation in Animal Sanctuaries
University essay from Linköpings universitet/ReglerteknikAbstract : The Internet of Things is a constantly developing field. With advancements of algorithms for object detection and classification for images and videos, the possibilities of what can be made with small and cost efficient edge-devices are increasing. READ MORE
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4. Development and testing of a novel solar dryer design with an incorporated heat exchanger - For use in the Himalayan regions
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaperAbstract : Food scarcity is a common occurrence for farmers in the rural Himalayan regions. As fruits and vegetables are a crucial part of most farmers' diet, food deficiency can become evident in between harvesting periods, when there is no fresh supply. READ MORE
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5. Walking the tight rope of local conservation practices : the challenge of both preserving wildlife and increasing human well-being simultaneously
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Wildlife conservation is a critical global environmental challenge. Understanding the local community’s perceptions about wildlife is crucial for any wildlife conservation project. READ MORE
