Essays about: "regeneration dynamics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words regeneration dynamics.

  1. 1. Demographic equilibrium modelling of single tree selection stands in Siljansfors : judging the sustainability of single tree selection systems in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Ludwig Olofsson; [2023]
    Keywords : CCF; continuous cover forestry; single tree selection; equilibrium models; forestry;

    Abstract : Lately debates have occurred questioning the rotation system, which is the most used silvicultural system in Sweden. Continuous cover forestry (CCF) has therefore been suggested as an alternative management method, due to its environmental benefits such as increased biodiversity and higher resilience against extreme weather which is important with the current climate change. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring the factors affecting tree establishment after wildfire in a boreal forest in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Robert Pim; [2023]
    Keywords : tree regeneration; tree establishment; wildfire; boreal forests; disturbance; sapling regeneration; generalized linear mixed models;

    Abstract : The factors affecting tree establishment in boreal forests after fire will help determine the community composition of the regenerating forest. These may have large consequences on the community dynamics for years after the fire disturbance. READ MORE

  4. 3. The urban cure : design with local landscape dynamics

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

    Author : Lilja Will; [2023]
    Keywords : landscape architecture; landscape as a medium; landscape urbanism; process based design; eco-social services; shrinking city; post-industrial revitalisation; sustainable urban planning;

    Abstract : The worlds cities are currently facing challenges related to climate change, resource loss, poverty, social inequality, and technological disruptions. Sustainable urban planning is crucial, especially with the increasing global population and urbanization. Cities are the vital organs that determine the growth and further development of a region. READ MORE

  5. 4. Designing a bioreactor to test mechanical properties of decellularized heart valves

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Viktor Börjesson; Oskar Gögelein; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Aortic valvular disease is a severe ailment that causes great suffering and many deaths worldwide. The exponentially increasing prevalence of the disease has accelerated the demand of a new functioning valve prosthesis. A new approach is to decellularize homograft heart valves, which has demonstrated promising results in clinical trials. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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