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1. 1. Dynamic minimum flows in the bypass reach of Juktån : A post-implementation evaluation of the effects on riparian vegetation

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

   Author : Walter Gezelius Gezelius; [2024]
   Keywords : Restoration; Environmental flows; riparian vegetation;

   Abstract : The purpose of the paper was to evaluate the effects of the restoration efforts in Juktån on the plant species richness and composition, vegetation zonation and soil composition. The restoration involved implementation of a dynamic flow, in addition to hydro-geomorphological alterations. READ MORE

3. 2. Wetland restoration on Öland : a short-term evaluation of vascular plant community composition after topsoil removal and reinstated grazing

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

   Author : Marta Holmlund; [2023]
   Keywords : wetland restoration; vegetation; biodiversity; topsoil removal; Ellenberg indicator values;

   Abstract : Wetlands are recognized as important types of ecosystems, inhabiting rich biodiversity and performing multiple ecosystem services. However, many have been lost because of anthropogenic activities and a majority of the remaining wetland habitats are in bad conditions, displaying both loss of functionality and biodiversity. READ MORE

4. 3. Managing diversity : the forest development types as a framework for management within mixed forest systems

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Pernilla Fridberg; [2023]
   Keywords : urban forestry; urban woodland; recreational forests; forest structure; vegetation structure; forest development types; mixed forest systems; forest management; close-to-nature management; Scanian forest systems; sustainable forest management; ecological values; resilience; sustainable cities; biodiversity; ; profile diagrams; conservation efforts; herbaceous mixed stands; species diversity; reference landscapes; forest communities;

   Abstract : The demand for both biodiversity and recreational forests is increasing. Management methods under the umbrella term Close-to-Nature management, which aims to incorporate natural successional patterns and disturbances, is considered preferable to traditional forest management methods in terms of both recreational and ecological values (Wimberly et al. READ MORE

5. 4. Safety in Urban Spaces using Urban Planning: a Comparative Study in Bogotá, Colombia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Sara Sandefeldt; [2023]
   Keywords : Urban planning; Bogotá; Colombia; safety; urban design; urban spaces; women; gender; fear Stadsplanering; trygghet; publika rum; kvinnor; kön; rädsla; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : Many cities around the world are facing the same challenges when it comes to the ability for women to move around and feel safe in public spaces. For women, using public spaces entails fear of sexual violence and of being attacked, which forces them to always be vigilant and reduces their quality of life. READ MORE

6. 5. Post-Fire Vegetation Recovery Monitoring using MODIS Time Series: A Case Study in California

   University essay from KTH/Geoinformatik

   Author : Julia Edje; [2023]
   Keywords : vegetation recovery; MODIS; HRT; EVI; fire; burn severity; land cover; climate zone; California;

   Abstract : Human-caused forest fires have increased in magnitude and frequency, affecting global vegetation and requiring a re-evaluation of fire regimes. Changing fire regimes have led to reduced burned areas in fire- dependent ecosystems and increased areas in fire-independent ecosystems, resulting in changes in land cover and posing a threat to native plant communities. READ MORE