Essays about: "what are trees"

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  1. 21. Linking the selectivity of varying surface phases of a real palladium catalyst toward specific methane oxidation pathways with Ambient Pressure X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Synkrotronljusfysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Ulrike Küst; [2023]
    Keywords : APXPS; catalysis; palladium; methane; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : The study of heterogeneous catalysis, especially within methane oxidation, is of high importance in order to more efficiently remove unburned methane from bio-fuel exhausts. This is relevant as bio-fuel engines will replace those driven by fossil fuels in the coming decades. READ MORE

  3. 22. The impact of forest management methods on the ectomycorrhizal community and implications for forest productivity in needleleaf forests

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Oskar Göransson; [2023]
    Keywords : Ectomycorrhiza; forestry; clearcutting; continuous cover forestry; biodiversity; forest productivity; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Ectomycorrhizal fungi (ECM) form symbiotic relationships with trees by connecting to the roots, procuring soil nutrients in exchange for carbohydrates, and are an important contributor to plant growth. The forestry practice of clearcutting can be detrimental to the ECM community by removing its source of energy and creating unfavorable soil conditions, acutely reducing ECM diversity. READ MORE

  4. 23. What is a “good” forest? : a case study from Nepal to understand local women’s values for people-centred restoration

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Tina Jahn; [2023]
    Keywords : people-centred restoration; forest restoration; community-based forest management; community forestry; social inclusion; gender inclusion; equity; livelihood benefits; participation;

    Abstract : Restoration is seen as a key strategy to counteract global issues of the climate crisis, deforestation, and land degradation. However, restoration initiatives are being criticised for failing to consider social and political dimensions, leading to negative effects on ecosystems and people. READ MORE

  5. 24. Effekten av olika amträd på art- och strukturutveckling i landskapsplanteringar : exemplet Klaus Vollbrechts Park

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

    Author : Vilma Gustafsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Amträd; ; ambuskar; landskapsplanteringar; naturlika planteringar;

    Abstract : Amträd är vanliga inslag i landskapsplanteringar och används för att snabbt ge volym, samt bättre etableringsförutsättningar för de mer känsliga arterna i planteringen. Oftast använder man pionjärarter som är lättetablerade, snabbväxande och som har ett upprätt växtsätt. READ MORE

  6. 25. Potential Silvoarable Agroforestry Regions for Corylus avellana and Juglans regia in Scania, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Isabella Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Silvoarable agroforestry; Corylus avellana; Juglans regia; Suitability assessment; Scania; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Conventional agriculture in Sweden is facing challenges with low resilience to a changing climate and decreased biodiversity. Silvoarable agroforestry is an alternative land use practice that contain a woody perennial and crop in the same field. READ MORE