Essays about: "reserve natural resources"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words reserve natural resources.

  1. 1. Clearcut tourism : a framework for a forest regeneration initiative based on sustainable forestry and public participation involvement

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

    Author : Tamara Hadházi; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainable forestry; landscape architecture; clearcutting; sustainable tourism; ecosystem-based forestry; single-tree selection; clearcut-tourism; sustainable business model; environmental psychology; environmental education; ecosystem services; detached tourism;

    Abstract : Swedish forestry (and forestry in general) is a long-term investment that should last through generations. Some generations are only putting in the money to take care of it and not seeing much profit. Sometimes there is a point, where an individual landowner decides, it is time to get at least some income by clearcutting the forest. READ MORE

  3. 2. Beyond Conservation: Unlocking livelihoods, empowering communities : The case of Mamirauá

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Alejandra Leon Lavandera; [2023]
    Keywords : CBNRM; local livelihoods; participatory approach; protected area;

    Abstract : The spread of Community-based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) programs can be attributed to the failure of top-down approaches and the development of more equitable governance strategies. A CBNRM approach seeks to fulfill dual objectives by balancing environmental conservation goals and local livelihood opportunities. READ MORE

  4. 3. Trade-offs between land conservation and agricultural production: Case study of the Spanish Lookout area and the Belize Maya Forest Reserve

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Tomas Castro Rojas; [2022]
    Keywords : LULUCF; agriculture; deforestation frontiers; remote sensing; biodiversity; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Habitat destruction (evidenced in land use change) represents one of the biggest threats to environmental resources and biodiversity. In the tropics, this threat is maximized as deforestation frontiers have expanded into natural ecosystems at increasing rates over the last decades for agricultural cropping and livestock husbandry. READ MORE

  5. 4. FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR THE DECARBONISATION OF A DECENTRALISED GRID SYSTEM: A CASE STUDY FOR THE ISLAND OF FUERTEVENTURA, SPAIN

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Pablo Melian Batista; [2022]
    Keywords : Hybrid renewable energy systems; HOMER Software; Wind energy; PV; Battery storage; Distributed generation; Decarbonisation;

    Abstract : Decarbonisation of different energy sectors of society is becoming a pressing issue globally withnumerous legislations and objectives being set to decarbonise electrical grids worldwide. Somehave already been met; however, islanded grids still heavily rely on fossil fuels to meet their electrical demand due to the weakness of their grid and limited available space forcing them to use space-efficient technologies such as diesel generators. READ MORE

  6. 5. Hur nederbörd kan inverka på aktivitetsmönster och boskapspredation hos lejon (Panthera leo)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Emma Berglund; [2022]
    Keywords : jaktlycka; lejon; Panthera leo; nederbörd; regn; aktivitetsmönster; predation; viltkonflikt; bytesdjur; boskap; vegetation;

    Abstract : African lions (Panthera Leo) are classified as vulnerable according to the International Union for Conservation. The presence of predators as lion, is crucial for a functioning ecosystem worldwide, which makes the decline a serious problem. Wildlife conflicts between people and lions are a major threat for the lion population. READ MORE