Essays about: "silviculture"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 128 essays containing the word silviculture.

  1. 16. Implementation of native tree species in Rwandan forest plantations : recommendations for a sustainable sector

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

    Author : Roberto Enrico Stelstra; [2021]
    Keywords : silviculture; tropical; mixed plantations; indigenous species;

    Abstract : The forest plantations in Rwanda have been dominated by monocultures of exotic species, primarily Eucalyptus and Pinus, for the last 100 years. This type of monoculture leaves the forests vulnerable to disturbances like pests and droughts, and has a negative impact on the species biodiversity in the Rwandan forests. READ MORE

  3. 17. The effect of forestry and cervid densities on annual growth of ericaceous shrub species

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Alina Sayn; [2021]
    Keywords : production forest; conifer; silviculture; plant-animal interaction; forest management; ungulate;

    Abstract : Ericaceous shrubs, such as bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), cowberry (V. vitis-idaea), and heather (Calluna vulgaris), dominate the understory in Swedish forests. Their important role of providing forage for wild deer is well established. READ MORE

  4. 18. Skogen på högstadiet

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Ida Pettersson; Per Bovin; [2021]
    Keywords : skolungdomar; natur; ekonomi;

    Abstract : Från sju års ålder till 16 år är det skolplikt i Sverige och skolan har en stor roll för ungdomar där mycket ska läras. Skogen är en viktig resurs i Sverige som bidrar både till den svenska samhällsekonomin samt till förnyelsebara resurser. READ MORE

  5. 19. Orkidéer och förekomst av död ved i Jämtländska kalkbarrskogar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Linnea Edwang Stridbo; [2020]
    Keywords : biologisk mångfald; död ved; hävd; Jämtland; kalkbarrskog; markfukt; orkidéer; skogsbete;

    Abstract : Nordiska kalkbarrskogar har en karaktär och biologisk mångfald som väsentligen skiljer sig från kalkbarrskogar i övriga Europa. De kan vara mycket artrika och hysa ovanliga och rödlistade arter såsom orkidéer. READ MORE

  6. 20. Effects of “classical” vs. “dynamic” silviculture of sessile oak-dominated stands in terms of height, diameter increments and natural mortality

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Alexandru-Mihai Goia; [2020]
    Keywords : sessile oak; cleaning-respacing; thinning; stand silviculture; crop tree silviculture; mortality; growth; Romania;

    Abstract : Traditional oak silviculture in Romania is associated with high labor costs and long rotation cycles which are imposed by current norms and regulations. A small-scale R&D project, consisting of a block with four plots of 200 m2, was established in 2001 in a 15-year old sessile oak-dominated stand. READ MORE