Search for dissertations about: "farmland abandonment"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words farmland abandonment.
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1. Managing for biodiversity and ecosystem services in a context of farmland abandonment
Abstract : In agricultural landscapes around the world, intensification of production and land abandonment are the two main trends impacting biodiversity and ecosystem services. Intensified agriculture is mostly seen as negative for biodiversity but effects of abandonment are controversial among scientists and practitioners. READ MORE
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2. Hyperspectral and multispectral remote sensing for mapping grassland vegetation
Abstract : As a consequence of agricultural intensification, large areas of species-rich grasslands have been lost and farmland biodiversity has declined. Previous studies have shown that the continuity of grazing management can have a significant influence on the environmental conditions and the levels of plant species diversity in grassland habitats. READ MORE
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3. Nesting ecology of the grass snake (Natrix natrix) and its implications for conservation
Abstract : The onset of agriculture about 12,000 years ago has had a major influence on the biodiversity of plants and animals. Unfortunately, the rapid changes in agricultural practices that has occurred in recent times has negatively affected many farmland species. READ MORE
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4. How has time and space affected plant biodiversity in the Hjälmö-Lådna archipelago?
Abstract : Traditionally European farmland management has declined during the last century, mainlydue to abandonment or intensification. When traditional management is replaced by newmethods many species are negatively affected and often threatened with extinction. READ MORE