Search for dissertations about: "Moose"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 44 swedish dissertations containing the word Moose.

  2. 21. The return of the wolf : effects on prey, competitors and scavengers

    Author : Camilla Wikenros; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Apex predators may have both direct and indirect effects on other species through predation and competition. I investigated the effects of wolves (Canis lupus) on prey species, competitors (including humans) and the scavenging guild after the re-colonization by wolves of the Scandinavian Peninsula. READ MORE

  4. 22. Applying emerging genetic methods to wild model systems

    Author : Ida-Maria Blåhed; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Genetic material is an invaluable source of information for assessments of wild populations. By using information derived from genetic markers, individuals can be identified and tracked over time, enabling studies of a wide range of behavioral, ecological, and evolutionary processes. READ MORE

  5. 23. 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

  6. 24. Adaptations of mobile ungulates in a changing North

    Author : Christian Fohringer; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The combined effects of global warming and land use changes experienced by animals at high latitudes, are poorly understood. Social and eco-physiological perspectives are therefore necessary to elucidate where and when animals and the ecosystems they represent are most vulnerable to environmental change. READ MORE

  7. 25. Increased resilience in managed boreal forests : Controlling damage by spruce bark beetle and moose in Sweden

    Author : Matilda Lindmark; Bengt-Gunnar Jonsson; Erika Wallin; Jan-Olov Weslien; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Most of the forests growing in Europe today have been planted, or heavily affected, by humans. This is because the forest industry provides crucial raw materials for diverse products, including timber, pulp and paper, cellulose-based substances and renewable energy sources. READ MORE