Essays about: "recreational forests"

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1. 1. Perception of urban blue-green infrastructure during winter in Gothenburg

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Mikaela Torell; [2023-08-17]
   Keywords : perception; greenery; water; urban environment; recreation;

   Abstract : Life in urban settlements is often associated with insufficient physical activity and continuous stress. By implementing blue-green infrastructure (BGI) consisting of parks, trees, ponds, and rain gardens, amongst others, recreational values can be provided for the residents. READ MORE

3. 2. Managing diversity : the forest development types as a framework for management within mixed forest systems

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

   Author : Pernilla Fridberg; [2023]
   Keywords : urban forestry; urban woodland; recreational forests; forest structure; vegetation structure; forest development types; mixed forest systems; forest management; close-to-nature management; Scanian forest systems; sustainable forest management; ecological values; resilience; sustainable cities; biodiversity; ; profile diagrams; conservation efforts; herbaceous mixed stands; species diversity; reference landscapes; forest communities;

   Abstract : The demand for both biodiversity and recreational forests is increasing. Management methods under the umbrella term Close-to-Nature management, which aims to incorporate natural successional patterns and disturbances, is considered preferable to traditional forest management methods in terms of both recreational and ecological values (Wimberly et al. READ MORE

4. 3. A Cost Benefit Analysis of Continuous Cover Forestry in Djurholmen, Skåne

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

   Author : Moa Morency; [2023]
   Keywords : continuous cover forestry CCF ; clear-cut forestry CF ; cost-benefit analysis CBA ; ecosystem services; climate mitigation; timber production; Norway Spruce Picea abies ; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Forests and forest products are important, not just for timber production, the forest ecosystem plays several important roles, such as water purification, carbon sequestration for climate mitigation and recreational values. How the forests are managed varies throughout the globe, in Sweden the most used system is the clearcutting system (CF), however continuous cover forestry (CCF) is gaining popularity and is being tested in several places. READ MORE

5. 4. Exploring the conditions for a shift to Continuous Cover Forestry in Sweden : a practice-based approach to understanding what enables and challenges forest management practitioners to practice Continuous Cover Forestry

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Filippa Morner; [2023]
   Keywords : environmental communication; social practice theory; practice based approach; Continuous Cover Forestry; forest management practices; Swedish forestry;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the adoption of Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) in response to mounting environmental concerns stemming from conventional forestry in Sweden. Utilising a social practice-based approach with qualitative interviews and observations of forest managers who engage in CCF “on the ground”, the study uncovers a complex of practices connected to CCF, encompassing policy and regulation, research, advice, services, and forest ownership. READ MORE

6. 5. Balancing Nature and Wealth

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

   Author : Emma Sternang Bengtsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The forest contributes multiple services, among others renewable materials, carbon sequestration, and recreational value. This thesis studied the effects on forestry stemming from the revised Land Use, Land Use Change, and Forestry regulation. READ MORE