Essays about: "short rotation forestry"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words short rotation forestry.
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1. Forest fertilization does not cause any long-term effects on tree growth or vegetation composition
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EcologyAbstract : Forest fertilization is considered one of the most effective management options to improve forest productivity. In Fennoscandia, nitrogen (N) fertilization has been practiced for over 50 years and is normally added in the form of granules of NH4NO3 at least 15 years prior to the final harvest. READ MORE
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2. Olika skötselalternativs påverkan på kolinlagringen i boreala skogar : jämförelse mellan fyra olika skötselalternativ som används i svenskt skogsbruk
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : Politiken är tydlig i vad som måste hända för att motverka en global klimatkris; utsläppen måste minska och inlagringen måste öka. De antagna målen är satta i etapper där det sista innebär ett nettonollutsläpp till 2045, och efter det ska Sverige vara en kolsänka. READ MORE
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3. SUSTAINABILITY OF MULTI-STORY WOOD BUILDINGS : Can the Swedish forestry keep up with the demand?
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)Abstract : Wood has been traditionally used as a construction material in Nordic countries such as Sweden dating back to the 12th century. Using wood as a building material for the construction of buildings with more than two stories became the norm around the 1850s and has only increased with the pressing need for more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to materials such as concrete. READ MORE
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4. Comparison of native and introduced tree species in a range from low to high productivity sites in southern Sweden
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : The dilemma of climate change, biodiversity conservation and economic efficiency in nowadays forestry leads us to search for the new solutions. Introduction of non-native tree species becomes a more frequently explored field as a solution for the future problems. READ MORE
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5. Thermally modified hybrid aspen : adding value to fast growing broadleaved species in Northern Europe
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : This thesis is focused on thermal modification of hybrid aspen (Populus tremula L. x Populus tremuloides Michx.), its mechanical properties, wood defects and potential use in construction. In the recent years, wood as a building material has become increasingly popular. READ MORE