Essays about: "reforestation"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 61 essays containing the word reforestation.

  1. 21. Att skydda det skyddade : korttidseffekter av hägn på trädföryngring i tre skånska skogsreservat

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Per Olof Johansson; [2020]
    Keywords : Ask; bokskog; vilthägn; naturlig föryngring; viltbetning; Ash; beech forest; exclosure experiment; natural regeneration; ungulate browsing;

    Abstract : Biotiska och abiotiska faktorer har stor inverkan på vilka arter som växer i skogen. Graden av inverkan kan bero på betesskador från klövvilt och tillgång på ljus. Betesskador och ljustillgång kan dels reglera nivån på föryngringen, dels på fördelningen av trädslag i den tempererade skogen. READ MORE

  3. 22. How to sow peace? : a value chain approach for environmental peacebuilding in Sierra de la Macarena National Park, Colombia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Kathrin Sybille Hegger; [2020]
    Keywords : environmental peacebuilding; systems theory; post-conflict; value chain approach; deforestation; non-timber forest products; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Ecological rehabilitation projects - as a form of reforestation interventions - are increasing worldwide and present an opportunity for climate change mitigation and supporting local livelihoods. Implemented in post-conflict situations, they are increasingly promoted as solutions for peace. READ MORE

  4. 23. Experiencing and responding to climate change in the Andes : campesino experiences with – and Responses to – changes in the climate in the Andean highlands of Southern Ecuador

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

    Author : Noortje Wauben; [2020]
    Keywords : climate change; values; Andes; Ecuador; Campesinos; perception; knowledge; response;

    Abstract : Climate change poses a significant challenge to society, in particular as it constitutes a threat to food security. Considering Andean campesinos are heavily affected by changes in the climate and substantially contribute to the food security of the larger Andean population, it is crucial to investigate their experiences with – and (undertaken and proposed) responses to – changes in the climate. READ MORE

  5. 24. Potential Carbon Storage and Albedo Change due to Reforestation of Pasture in Scania.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Elin Backström; [2019]
    Keywords : Reforestation; Carbon storage; Albedo; Radiative forcing; Scania; Climate mitigation; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Using reforestation for climate change mitigation is complex due to the multiple impacts forest has on climate. This study analyses the effectiveness in using reforestation on pasture in Scania (south Sweden) as a tool for climate mitigation. READ MORE

  6. 25. The Green State of Ethiopia : Challenging the Western Perception of African States Environmental Politics

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Mesir Taki; [2019]
    Keywords : Ethiopia; environmental sustainability; green state; postmaterialism; environmental politics;

    Abstract : Environmental sustainability has long been assumed to be a postmaterialist claim solely granted for affluent countries. This Western perception suggests that African and other developing countries are not capable of successfully dealing with environmental issues due to limited institutional and instrumental resources. READ MORE