Essays about: "traditional forest utilization"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words traditional forest utilization.
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1. Thermochemical energy utilization of biomass in Rwanda - a screening of potential feedstocks
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronikAbstract : Traditional bioenergy practices in sub-Saharan Africa involve collecting natural forest wood and burning it in simple fireplaces for household cooking. This is actually still very common, especially in rural areas. The situation is unfortunately connected to health issues, inequality and natural forest degradation and deforestation. READ MORE
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2. Prediction of Short-term Default Probability of Credit Card Invoices Using Behavioural Data
University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistikAbstract : Probability of Default (PD) is a standard metric to model and monitor credit risk, a major risk facing financial institutions. Traditional PD models are used to forecast risk levels in the long-term, while short-term PD predictions are rarer, but they can support management decisions on an operational level. READ MORE
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3. Öppen innovationsmodell för samarbete mellan företag och universitet
University essay from SLU/Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology (from 131204)Abstract : Öppen innovation är ett trendord som uppkommit i världen av entreprenörer, denna trend kan spåras till Henry Chesbourgh som ”myntade” begreppet. Innovation är nå-got som driver en organisations forsknings- och utvecklingsavdelning att utveckla produkter eller affärsidéer. READ MORE
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4. Forest Conservation and the Hadzabe. An integrated approach in protecting biodiversity and cultural diversity. Case study: Carbon Tanzania.
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Preventing emissions from deforestation is propagated as an effective strategy to combat climate change. At the same time forest landscapes are habitat to the last remaining traditional societies of this planet. For a long time forest conservation programs neglected the role of these indigenous communities for forest landscapes. READ MORE
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5. Den mångfunktionella skogen – förutsättningar och möjligheter
University essay from SLU/Landscape Architecture (until 121231)Abstract : Denna uppsats utgår från författarens intresse för en hållbar landsbygdsplanering. Ämnet har avgränsats till skogslandskapet, då detta utgör en betydande del av den svenska landsbygden. READ MORE