Essays about: "transect sampling"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words transect sampling.

  1. 1. Day or night? Testing thermal imaging technology for estimating ungulate population densities in southern Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Julia Nowak; [2023]
    Keywords : monitoring; ungulates; thermal imaging; population density; distance sampling; Dama dama;

    Abstract : To be able to make a proper judgement and choose the best management or conservation solution when working with populations of wild ungulates or any other wildlife, it is important to obtain good estimates of population densities. Inventing or improving wild animal monitoring methods is a key to protect what may be endangered or to avoid human-wildlife conflicts. READ MORE

  3. 2. Tree growth and field vegetation in forest edge zones on a property in southeast Sweden

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för skog och träteknik (SOT)

    Author : Pieter van Tongeren; [2023]
    Keywords : tree growth; diversity; field vegetation; edge zones; edge effect;

    Abstract : Summary  In the 1990s a new way of thinking about forestry started. One of the effects of the changing silvicultural practices was that the size of clearcuts became smaller. As the felling areas were reduced in size, the areas where young and older forest meet grew, with this also the occurrence of edge zones increased. READ MORE

  4. 3. Influence of surface water availability on the distribution of White Rhinoceros in central Greater Kruger

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

    Author : Julie Mauguiere; [2022]
    Keywords : White Rhinoceros; Ceratotherium simum; water provisioning; artificial water; ecological processes; habitat selection; spatial ecology; landscape use; KNP; APNR; SAWC;

    Abstract : The population of white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) is now declining in the Kruger National Park (KNP) in South Africa due to the intense poaching crisis ongoing since the early 2000s. The need for an efficient conservation effort has never been greater and requires a better understanding of white rhinoceros distribution in the landscape. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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. 5. Herbivores effect on coral reefs : relationships between sea urchins, coral health and algae cover

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Linnéa Fridén; [2019]
    Keywords : sea urchins; coral health; coral bleaching; algae cover; correlation; influence;

    Abstract : Coral reefs are vital to marine ecology. The population dynamic on coral reefs are complex and sensitive to natural and anthropogenic changes. Various factors can affect the population dynamic and inflict change. Coral bleaching is threatening coral reefs worldwide and is a hot topic in today’s climate challenges. READ MORE