Search for dissertations about: "line intersect sampling"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words line intersect sampling.

  2. 1. Forest edges in boreal landscapes - factors affecting edge influence

    Author : Ulrika Jansson; Per-Anders Esseen; Mats Nilsson; Timo Kuuluvainen; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; aerial photographs; edge contrast; edge density; edge length; fetch size; forest fragmentation; lichen growth; line intersect sampling; pendulous lichen; photo interpretation; skogskant; flygbild; kantlängd; lav; Terrestrial ecology; Terrestisk ekologi; ekologisk botanik; Ecological Botany;

    Abstract : The boreal forest in Fennoscandia has been subjected to major loss and fragmentation of natural forests due to intensive forestry. This has resulted in that forest edges are now abundant and important landscape features. Edges have documented effects on the structure, function and biodiversity in forests. READ MORE

  4. 2. Deriving landscape metrics from sample data

    Author : Habib Ramezani; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on the efficiency of using sampling methods to derive landscape metrics. It also explores what sampling methods are to be preferred for different metrics and how metrics in some cases can be redefined to better suit a sample-based data collection framework. READ MORE