Essays about: "rewilding"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 14 essays containing the word rewilding.

  1. 6. Cities Gone Wild: Urban Rewilding in Disadvantaged England

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Ophélie Phillips; [2022]
    Keywords : urban rewilding; disadvantaged groups; community engagement; urban green space; accessibility; barriers; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : England is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. Rewilding creates ‘benefits for both ecosystems and societies’ (Perino et al., 2019). Disadvantaged communities are often those who would benefit most yet are continually side-lined for their more privileged counterparts. READ MORE

  3. 7. Rewilding Abandoned Farmland An Analysis of the Impact of Rewilding on Biodiversity in Projects of Rewilding Europe

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Markus Ebel; [2021]
    Keywords : Rewilding; abandoned farmland; biodiversity; sustainability science; ecological integrity; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Biodiversity continues its devastating decline while Europe is facing an estimated 20 million ha of farmland abandonment until 2030. By reviewing scientific and grey literature, websites, and reports I investigate the impacts of rewilding on biodiversity in connection to abandoned farmland. READ MORE

  4. 8. Debating the ‘wild’ : What the Oostvaardersplassen can tell us about Dutch constructions of nature

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Meghan Buurmans; [2021]
    Keywords : The Oostvaardersplassen; Construction of nature; Nature management; Intervention; Culling; Grazers; Wilderness; Bird reserve;

    Abstract : This thesis discusses key conflicts in the Oostvaardersplassen. These conflicts include the contestation of the Oostvaardersplassen as wilderness, the debate on grazer mortality, and the debate on culling. Through Actor Network Theory, the actors involved in the Oostvaardersplassen are discussed. READ MORE

  5. 9. Water Talks : Rewilding craft: restoring relationship through making objects entangled with place

    University essay from Konstfack/Keramik & Glas

    Author : Elin Sundström; [2021]
    Keywords : performativity; place; water; animism; site-responsive; relational; intraaction; natureculture; Rewilding craft; interdisciplinary;

    Abstract : On the brink of a sixth mass extinction, I renegotiate, through crafting, some basic assumptions on which our economy-culture is built, those of separation and dominance. The project Till Källan / Water Talks is based on a method where I ask various places what they would want me to do on site. READ MORE

  6. 10. How the projects seeking to enhance the nature-based solution of wild grassland carbon sinks can benefit from carbon markets at present

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Stanzi Litjens; [2019]
    Keywords : Carbon Markets; Carbon Storage and Sequestration; Natural Carbon Sinks; Nature-based Solutions; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This exploratory mixed-methods case study research is guided by the question of what kind of role carbon markets can currently play in crafting a business model to support nature-based solutions of wild grassland carbon sinks in Europe. By developing a carbon offset project for the nature organisation Rewilding Europe, this research engages with and connects the literature on carbon markets and carbon storage and sequestration to critically reflect on their combined potential to mitigate carbon dioxide emissions. READ MORE