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  1. 1. Deciduous tree occurrence and large herbivore browsing in multiscale perspectives

    Author : Gunilla Cassing; Larry Greenberg; Christina Skarpe; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; aspen; rowan; sallow; GIS; browsing; landscape; forest management; Biology; Biologi;

    Abstract : Aspen ( Populus tremula), rowan (Sorbus auquparia) and sallow (Salix caprea) are deciduous tree species of low economic value for forestry and contribute to biodiversity of boreal forests. The species are rare in managed forest landscapes, and severely browsed by moose. READ MORE

  2. 2. Automated subject classification of textual web pages, for browsing

    Author : Koraljka Golub; Institutionen för elektro- och informationsteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; automated classification; subject browsing; structural Web-page elements; Web page classification; document clustering; bibliographic coupling; text categorization; Subject classification;

    Abstract : With the exponential growth of the World Wide Web, automated subject classification of Web pages has become a major research issue in information and computer sciences. Organizing Web pages into a hierarchical structure for subject browsing is gaining more recognition as an important tool in information-seeking processes. READ MORE

  3. 3. Forest Development and Interactions with Large Herbivores

    Author : Christer Kalén; Biologiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Växtekologi; Plant ecology; modelling; preferences; browsing; deer; forestry; succession;

    Abstract : This thesis discusses aspects of feeding habits of moose (Alces alces) and their impact on forest development. The development of forage that is available to moose was studied by sampling the amount of edible biomass on pine and birch trees. READ MORE

  4. 4. The value of simplicity : image browsing techniques and tests

    Author : Anna Hedman; Karl W. Sandberg; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
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    Abstract : Image browsing is involved in many different types of tasks, such as interacting with a desktop and file system, viewing digital photo albums, etc. Different techniques are available for different types of tasks, but results from image browsing tests have been varied. READ MORE

  5. 5. How elephants utilize a miombo-wetland ecosystem in Ugalla landscape, Western Tanzania

    Author : Elikana Kalumanga; Sara Cousins; Steve Lyon; Jan Bengtsson; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Biodiversity; Browsing; Elephants; Forage; GPS collars; Mineral elements; Miombo woodlands; Protected areas; Termite mounds; Ugalla; Water hyacinth; Woody plants abundance; Physical Geography; naturgeografi;

    Abstract : African elephants are ‘keystone’ species with respect to biodiversity conservation in Africa since they maintain habitats that support several animal communities by changing vegetation structure through foraging and by dispersing seeds between landscapes. Elephants are also ‘flagship’ species because, given their impressive size, they can make people sympathetic and stimulate local and international concerns for their protection. READ MORE