Essays about: "restoration"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 433 essays containing the word restoration.

  1. 1. How does grazing and burning affect the occurrence and development of vascular plants?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Felicia Ivarsson; [2023-02-17]
    Keywords : Keywords: burning; grazing; plot; restoration; plant; flower;

    Abstract : Grazing and burning are disturbances that can be used for management of landscapes that are in need of restoration. When applying these disturbances, you can create a more diverse flora and fauna and control the grazing pressure from domestic cattle. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluation of River Restoration Measures: Interstitial Habitat Variables and Salmon Hatching Rates as Indicators of Success

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning; Uppsala universitet/Limnologi

    Author : Jonas Emanuelsson; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : River ecosystems are some of the most complex ecosystems on Earth, characterized by a highly heterogenous environment which is able to sustain a disproportionally high level of biodiversity in relation to the area of which they occupy. However, anthropogenic activities are encroaching on the highly diverse riverine landscape, threatening freshwater biodiversity. READ MORE

  4. 3. Flodnära utveckling i en social kontex : hur städer kan skapa gröna rekreationsområden på före detta trafikinfrastruktur vid floder

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

    Author : Olivia Espinosa; [2023]
    Keywords : trafikinfrastruktur; grönyta; flodnära utveckling; rekreation; stadsutveckling; kulturell hållbarhet; friyta;

    Abstract : I denna uppsats har flodnära platsers utvecklingspotential för rekreationsvärde undersökts för att få en större förståelse för flodens roll i staden, hur projekt som främjar rekreation kan se ut och vilka rekreationsvärden som ingår, och hur erfarenheter från internationella projekt och vägledande dokument skulle kunna appliceras i en svensk kontext med en tillämpning i Göteborg. Syftet med uppsatsen är att ge ett underlag som planerare kan använda sig av när de undersöker olika möjligheter i städer som har en låg andel parkmiljöer, men som har tillgång till flodnära mark med potential att utvecklas till urbana parker. READ MORE

  5. 4. Wetland restoration on Öland : a short-term evaluation of vascular plant community composition after topsoil removal and reinstated grazing

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Marta Holmlund; [2023]
    Keywords : wetland restoration; vegetation; biodiversity; topsoil removal; Ellenberg indicator values;

    Abstract : Wetlands are recognized as important types of ecosystems, inhabiting rich biodiversity and performing multiple ecosystem services. However, many have been lost because of anthropogenic activities and a majority of the remaining wetland habitats are in bad conditions, displaying both loss of functionality and biodiversity. READ MORE

  6. 5. Managing trees and power relations : analysing power in two tree restoration projects in central Tanzania

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

    Author : Linus Linse; [2023]
    Keywords : nature restoration; power relations; carbon forestry;

    Abstract : Nature restoration and carbon forestry projects in the Global South are considered central tools for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Proponents claim that projects have the potential to deliver win-win solutions, supporting poverty alleviation and local empowerment in addition to environmental benefits and carbon sequestration. READ MORE