Essays about: "slope"

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  1. 16. The effects of management practices and environmental variables on the biodiversity of Nardus grasslands in the national park Hohe Tauern, Austria

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Rebecca Paulina Dörner; [2023]
    Keywords : biodiversity; Nardus stricta; Nardus grassland; national park Hohe Tauern; East Tyrol; alpine pastures;

    Abstract : Introduction. A large part of the biodiversity of the Alps is linked to an interaction between the natural environment and traditional land-use practices. This study focuses on the priority habitat type of species rich Nardus grasslands (Natura 2000 Code 6230*), which is endangered, but continues to thrive in extensively managed subalpine pastures. READ MORE

  3. 17. Exploring the factors affecting tree establishment after wildfire in a boreal forest in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Robert Pim; [2023]
    Keywords : tree regeneration; tree establishment; wildfire; boreal forests; disturbance; sapling regeneration; generalized linear mixed models;

    Abstract : The factors affecting tree establishment in boreal forests after fire will help determine the community composition of the regenerating forest. These may have large consequences on the community dynamics for years after the fire disturbance. READ MORE

  4. 18. Investigating the influence of the tidal regime on harbour porpoise Phocoena phocoena distribution in Mount’s Bay, Cornwall

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Duncan Jones; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; Geographical Information Systems; GIS; Habitat Modelling; Harbour Porpoise; MaxEnt; Tidal Processes; Conservation; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Investigating the influence of the tidal regime on harbour porpoise Phocoena phocoena distribution in Mount’s Bay, Cornwall Abstract Unintentional by-catch in fishing gear is a significant cause of mortality of harbour porpoises in UK waters. Understanding the spatial distribution of harbour porpoises at fine scales and how this changes over time is essential when trying to understand where these lethal interactions might occur. READ MORE

  5. 19. Solar electricity potential at a district level: a case study of Västervik, Sweden : KTH Master Thesis Report

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Marta Ibáñez Mollá; [2023]
    Keywords : Photovoltaic; Solar energy; Energy production; Energy markets; Urban modeling; Urban building energy modeling UBEM ; Light Detection and Rangin LiDAR ; 3D models; Sustainable energy production; Sustainable cities.;

    Abstract : Greenhouse emissions worldwide have been increasing since the beginning of their registration. According to The Global Carbon Project [8], more than 50% of these were emitted from the 90s, that is, in just 30 years. READ MORE

  6. 20. Swedish SMEs' Perception of the Corporate Income Taxation System's Treatment of Online Data Collection

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Arnold Kramer; Gentrit Dobreva; [2023]
    Keywords : Corporate Income Taxation; Corporate Income Taxation System; Tax Perceptions; SMEs; The Slippery Slope Framework; Complexity; Distributional Fairness; Retributive Fairness; Procedural Fairness; Growth; Tax Benefits; Privacy; Punishment; Trust;

    Abstract : Purpose - The paper aims to analyse the perception SMEs in Sweden have of the corporate income tax system's treatment of online data collection. Methodology – This study employs a qualitative research approach in which the authors implemented a deductive phenomenological research approach. READ MORE