Search for dissertations about: "forest inventory"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 swedish dissertations containing the words forest inventory.
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1. Constructing and contesting the legitimacy of private forest governance : The case of forest certification in Sweden
Abstract : In recent decades, political scientists have devoted substantial attention to the changing role of the state towards more inclusion of non-state actors in policymaking. This deliberative turn, or move towards governance, may signal inability to handle complex problems without cooperation with nonstate actors. READ MORE
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2. Inventory strategies for monitoring and evaluation of forest damage
Abstract : Under global change, increasing stresses on forests require strategies for monitoring and mitigation of damages caused by pests and diseases. While the threats to forests increase, so do the possibilities to set up efficient monitoring programmes and detect forest damage by utilising new technologies. READ MORE
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3. Reserve selection in boreal forest : focusing on young forest biodiversity potential
Abstract : Most boreal forests in North Europe are intensively managed, and the forest landscape is far from its natural stage leading to hundreds of species being threatened in Sweden alone. Reserves are established to protect biodiversity, but since the resources available for conservation do not cover all species in need of protection, effective prioritization is essential. READ MORE
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4. Forest biomass terminal properties and activities
Abstract : Primary residual forest biomass is an important source of energy in Sweden. The fuel quality of this biomass depends on several factors including its moisture content, ash content, and particle size distribution. READ MORE
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5. Integrating trees outside forests into national forest inventories
Abstract : Trees Outside Forests (TOF) offer a wide range of ecological, economic, and social services. For example, they sequester carbon, provide wood for fuel and construction, protect soils from erosion, and contribute to the conservation of biological diversity. READ MORE