Search for dissertations about: "Xi Pang"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Xi Pang.

  2. 1. Modelling trade-offs between forest bioenergy and biodiversity

    Author : Xi Pang; Ulla Mörtberg; Karin Öhman; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Land and Water Resources Engineering; Mark- och vattenteknik;

    Abstract : Globally, biodiversity is declining due to loss, fragmentation and degradation of habitat, which undermines ecosystem functioning and therefore threatens also the ability of ecosystems to supply ecosystem services. Moreover, there is a need for adapting to climate change as well as securing the supply of energy, which have led to a shift in energy consumption from fossil fuel to renewables, especially biomass, which in turn put increasing pressure on ecosystems and biodiversity. READ MORE

  4. 2. Trade-off analysis of forest ecosystem services – A modelling approach

    Author : Xi Pang; Ulla Mörtberg; Berit Balfors; Brian Fath; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Forest bioenergy feedstock; Landscape simulation; Forest simulation; Ecosystem services modelling; Integrated sustainability assessment; Spatial optimization; Optimization heuristics; Mark- och vattenteknik; Land and Water Resources Engineering;

    Abstract : Forest is a resource that is increasingly utilized for multiple purposes. The balance between energy demands and the long-term capacity of ecosystems to support biodiversity and other ecosystem services is crucial. READ MORE