Essays about: "wildlife in forest"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 167 essays containing the words wildlife in forest.

  1. 16. Planning future forests for energy, environment and wildlife : Evaluation of forest management scenarios using a forest landscape model in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Sigvard Bast; [2022]
    Keywords : Forest landscape model; Biomass succession simulation; Carbon stock change; Habitat indicators; Scenario analysis; Integrated sustainability assessment;

    Abstract : Comparing the future state of natural capital and ecosystem services with quantitative scenarios  is essential in the decision-making process for a sustainable management of forest landscapes. In Sweden, an intensified forest management will likely be necessary to meet future demands of woody biomass as a source of bioenergy and building materials. READ MORE

  3. 17. How does habitat selection by brown bear (Ursus arctos) during the berry season change due to forestry and human disturbance : looking at three different periods of human dis-turbances

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

    Author : Jeanette Jonsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Brown bear; Ursus arctos; integrated step selection function; habi-tat selection;

    Abstract : Brown bear (Ursus arctos) is the most widespread large carnivore. It is an apex predator and does not have natural enemies but is hunted by humans in Sweden. During the period July to October their main food resource is bilberry, which contains carbohydrates that are important for their fat resources before entering hibernation. READ MORE

  4. 18. Förekomst av rådjur och dovhjort i förhållande till varandra : möjliga effekter av födokonkurrens

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Olof Skoglund; Axel Lomander; [2022]
    Keywords : dovhjort; rådjur; avskjutning; konkurrens; föda;

    Abstract : Competition in ecosystems can occur in different ways and it is especially important to understand the competition due to well-functioning game management in order to predict what will happen to the competitive situation if something change in the ecosystem. Competition between herbivores can limit certain ecosystem services or lead to a reduction in the biodiversity. READ MORE

  5. 19. Woodland key habitats for functional forest landscape green infrastructure in the Swedish mountain region

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

    Author : Britta Sterner; [2021]
    Keywords : woodland key habitat; green infrastructure; connectivity; forest biodiversity; NW Sweden;

    Abstract : The intact forest landscapes along the Scandinavian Mountain range are of very high conservational value both nationally and internationally, due to their intact characteristics and biodiversity. The high nature conservation values have remained as a result of restricted forest clear-cutting above the so-called mountain forest border (MFB). READ MORE

  6. 20. How do stand composition and cervid densities influence the forest floor vegetation in a multi-cervid species context?

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

    Author : Clémentine Leemans; [2021]
    Keywords : alces; cerus elaphus; dama; capreolus; cervid; vaccinium; myrtillus; pinus sylvestris; picea abies; browsing; forest floor cover;

    Abstract : The cover of forest floor vascular plants has been decreasing in Sweden over recent decades. Cervid rely heavily on this vegetation for food. With this study, I showed that habitat type highly influences the quality and quantity of the forest floor vegetation. READ MORE