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The Influence of Body Size on the Foraging Strategy of the Male African Savannah Elephant in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana
(Master thesis, 2023)Differences in feeding behaviour and species selection, due to the difference in body size, between the sexes for the African savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana) is well documented. However, there are also substantial ... -
The influence of invasive alien plant control on the foraging habitat quality of the Mauritian flying fox (Pteropus niger)
(Master thesis, 2017)The last surviving Mauritian fruit bat species, Pteropus niger, although endangered, provides essential seed dispersal and pollination services for the threatened native flora. However, their foraging habitats in native ... -
The influence of nest-site limitation on the species richness and abundance of bees : linking biodiversity and geology
(Master thesis, 2018)There is mounting evidence of declines in global biodiversity. Declining wild bee populations are subject to concern because bees are considered the most important pollinators worldwide, contributing to the production of ... -
The influence of nesting resources on bee-flower interactions, revealed through functional traits, network structure and geology
(Master thesis, 2018)Bees are the major pollinators in most parts of the world, but their diversity have declined as a consequence of environmental changes, during the last century. To counteract this decline, an understanding of the bees and ... -
The Norwegian market for natur based tourism products : characteristics and implications for segmentation and product development
(PhD Thesis;2011:54, Doctoral thesis, 2011)Nature based tourism is often considered as an important area for rural municipalities when traditional industries such as agriculture, forestry and manufacturing has been downgraded and rationalised because they are no ... -
The place of National Park and ecotourism in Norway
(Master thesis, 2015-08-10)T ourism is a big and growing business all over the world. In recent decades, Norway promotes tourism in general and ecotourism in particular, as a product, as well as the improvement of quality and the development ... -
The predictive accuracy of two Swedish nitrogen forest fertilization functions evaluated on norwegian fertilization experiments, and preliminary analyses of economic return
(Master thesis, 2012-09-19)This thesis paper addresses the accuracy of two Swedish predictive functions for the impact of nitrogen (N) fertilization on tree growth, in relation to the Norwegian fertilization data on Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) ... -
The presence of microplastics on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and in Rio Almendares, Havana
(Master thesis, 2018)Microplastics are becoming more frequently detected in all natural environments worldwide as global demand for plastic production continues to rise and studies related to microplastic research are becoming more prevalent. ... -
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 relationship between a phytoplankton community and nutrient dynamics during a growth season – A study from the eutrophic Lake Årungen
(Master thesis, 2024)The nutrients phosphorus and nitrogen are necessary for phytoplankton growth, but nutrient enrichment (eutrophication) can be of global and national concern. Lake Årungen is a eutrophic lake that has been plagued by visible ... -
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 ...