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The present and future resource situation in larch (Larix sukeczewii) and lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) stands in Eyjafjördur, Northern Iceland
(Master thesis, 2012-09-07)Abstract The study took place at Eyjafjördur, Northern Iceland. In this area an afforestation project called “Nordurlandsskogar” started in year 2000 comprising an area of 936.5 hectares. There were three main objectives ... -
The public perceptions of the value of "Muránska planina national park" and the regional environmental policy
(Master thesis, 2012-09-07)The Conservation of the biodiversity has become an important topic. The established protected areas bring alongside positive and negative objects to achieve this aim. This thesis aims to clarify the similarities and ... -
The reaction zone as a defense response in Norway spruce (Picea abies) when infected by the white-rot fungus Heterobasidion parviporum : differentially expressed genes and chemical changes
(Master thesis, 2015-08-11)Heterobasidion parviporum (Fr.) is a pathogenic white-rot fungus that causes root and butt rot in Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karsten), leading to tremendous economical losses in Norway and the rest of Europe. Knowledge ... -
The recycling potential of phosphorus in secondary resources
(PhD Thesis;2016:35, Doctoral thesis, 2017-07-12)Mineable rock phosphate is a limited resource. Replacing mineral phosphorus (P) fertilizer with P-rich secondary resources is one way to manage P more efficiently. The Norwegian potential to replace mineral P fertiliser ... -
The religious use and protection of plants among the Brahmin and Limbu people of Ilam, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2016)It is important to study if religious beliefs and practices in using sacred plants by different ethnic groups influence in the cultivation and protection of these plants. Such knowledge can be used to formulate sustainable ... -
The role of wildlife tourism in conservation in Norway
(Master thesis, 2017)Nature-based tourism is a growing tendency in Norway and in the rest of the world. One of the sectors that seem to grow most rapidly is wildlife watching. Based on existing data from quantitative and qualitative research ... -
The Rothschild's giraffe as a potential biological controller of invasive native Acacia species in Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda
(Master thesis, 2018)Shrub and woody encroachment can have serious ecological impacts and is an increasingly common problem in many ecosystems, from the African savanna to the Arctic. Lake Mburo National Park in Uganda is experiencing severe ... -
The Short-Term Impact of Military Jet Flight Activity on Semi-Domestic Reindeer in the Two Reindeer Districts Grovfjord and Tjeldøya
(Master thesis, 2023)Rangifer tarandus (hereby referred to as reindeer) are a migratory species with a diet changing throughout the year, and survival and reproduction depend on access to, and time for optimal grazing. Reindeer can be disturbed ... -
The significance of tree, site and landscape variables on eight saproxylic beetles in hollow oaks
(Master thesis, 2015-08-07)Fragmentation of habitats is a great threat to biodiversity. An especially vulnerable species group is saproxylic beetles. Many of these are associated with hollow oaks, which provide a unique and stable habitat. The number ... -
The soil carbon pool in two spruce forests established on former open grazing land
(Master thesis, 2012-05-18)Forest soils store a substantial amount of carbon and carbon is a key component in soil organic matter. During the stand development of a forest site, a proportion of the carbon sequestrated by trees and other vegetation ... -
The transfer of radiocesium in coastal waters : radiocesium tracer to investigate mixing zone processes in brackish waters
(Master thesis, 2019)In the event of a reactor accident, debris plumes containing artificially produced radionuclides could impose a great risk for the environment in distances far from the accident site. Radionuclides can enter the marine ... -
The use of animal-borne video systems to study foraging ecology and diel behaviour : a review and case study on the Scandinavian brown bear (Ursus arctos)
(Master thesis, 2019)Animal-borne video systems, also known as Crittercams, were developed by Greg Marshall in the 1980s to capture video footage from the animal’s perspective. Primarily deployed on marine species, such as attached to the ... -
The use of camera traps to identify seed removal agents in an East African savanna
(Master thesis, 2017)Camera traps are commonly used to capture vertebrate activity, but remote video recording of invertebrates may now be possible due to new technology. Video motion detection (VMD) technology can be used to record large ... -
Thermoregulatory behavior in a warming Arctic : bed site selection by Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) in summer
(Master thesis, 2018)Climate change leads to rapidly increasing mean temperatures, and the climate warming is particularly pronounced in the Arctic. In Arctic mammals with long generation times, evolution of physiological and morphological ... -
Tilbud av norsk vannkraft - En økonometrisk analyse av hvordan ulike faktorer påvirker nasjonalt og regionalt tilbud av regulerbar vannkraft
(Master thesis, 2014-08-05)Denne masteroppgaven analyserer hvordan det nasjonale og regionale tilbudet av regulerbar vannkraft, påvirkes av faktorer som inngår i produsentenes vannverdiberegninger. Dette gjøres ved å analysere den regulerbare ... -
Tilvekst på bestands- og enkelttrenivå ti år etter selektiv hogst etter KONTUS- prinsippet
(Master thesis, 2015-08-06)I årene frem mot årtusenskiftet var det en økende interesse for selektive hogster i Europa, og også her i Norge. I den forbindelse ble KONTUS-prosjektet startet, for å øke kunnskapen og interessen rundt selektive hogster. ... -
Tilvekstreaksjoner på enkelttrenivå hos gran og furu etter tynning
(Master thesis, 2021)Tynning reduserer konkurransen i et bestand og øker tilveksten hos de gjenværende trærne. Flere studier har undersøkt tynningsreaksjoner på enkelttrenivå og vist en større absolutt tynningsreaksjon hos større trær sammenliknet ... -
Tilvekstrespons på tynning i svartor (Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn) over en sytten-års periode
(Master thesis, 2015-08-04)Svartor (Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn.) er et relativt ubeskrevet treslag i den norske produksjonsforskningen. Det meste av forskningen er blitt gjort i Sverige eller Sentral‐Europa. Formålet med denne studien var å ... -
Timeliness in seedbed preparation for spring cereals : studies to prepare for climate change in Norway
(PhD Thesis;2019:13, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Future increases in winter and spring precipitation in Norway may exacerbate the dilemma of spring fieldwork that farmers have, concerning topsoil compaction versus delayed sowing on autumn-ploughed soil. Both topsoil ... -
Tiurens (Tetrao urogallus) habitatbruk og atferd på dagtid under leikperioden
(Master thesis, 2010-12-06)Ved hjelp av GPS-teknologi studerte vi områdebruk og atferd til tiur (Tetrao urogallus) på dagtid under leikperioden (20. april-31. mai 2009). Dette er første gang tiurer har blitt utstyrt med GPS-sendere, noe som ga oss ...