Search for dissertations about: "Timo Kuuluvainen"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Timo Kuuluvainen.

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