Blar i Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA) på tittel
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A case study on the use of interpretation in Denali National Park and Preserve
(Master thesis, 2016-08-10)Nature-based tourism is growing worldwide. Today’s tourists wants more knowledge, activity and focus on the environment when traveling. We are exposing our remaining natural areas around the world to a tremendous pressure. ... -
A comparative case-study of national park management in Aoraki / Mt.Cook National Park (New Zealand) and Jotunheimen National Park (Norway)
(Master thesis, 2012-08-06)Abstract The new national tourism strategy “Destination Norway” (The Ministry of Trade and Industry 2012) signals a political movement toward increased tourism development based on large protected areas, but the question ... -
A comparative study of abundance of tiger prey base in Bardia-Katarniaghat (Khata) corridor and south-west corner of Bardia National Park, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2012-09-12)The current study was carried out in Bardia National Park and in the Bardia-Katarniaghat (Khata) corridor, which is one of five priority areas identified by Terai Arc Landscape Program (TAL) for habitat restoration due ... -
A comparison of two recent 23-year growth periods in Sphagnum dominated hummocks reveals increased vertical growth and carbon accumulation in ombrotrophic bog, SE Norway
(Master thesis, 2013-09-06)Bogs are important sinks of atmospheric carbon (C) due to their unique ability to accumulate vast amounts of partially decomposed litter as peat, containing up to 25% of the world’s soil carbon. Climate change and ... -
A five year performance evaluation of on-site wastewater treatment at Høyås farm, Ås, Norway
(Master thesis, 2017)To prevent contamination of surface and groundwater sources, municipalities in Norway maintain strict regulations to control the discharge of treated wastewater. Municipalities with local codes set phosphorus (P) effluent ... -
A Long-term performance evaluation of a hybrid natural wastewater treatment system at Vidaråsen Camphill, Andebu Norway
(Master thesis, 2017-03-31)Treatment systems like constructed wetlands and ponds have been successfully applied in Natural the treatment of domestic wastewater both in warm and cold climate. If well operated and maintained these systems perform well ... -
A one-year capture-mark-recapture study of Northern Pike (Esox lucius) in the lake Borrevannet, southeastern Norway : estimates of key demographic- and population dynamic rates
(Master thesis, 2014-09-26)Northern pike (Esox lucius) is distributed through Europe, Asia and North-America and is an important species in both commercial and recreational fisheries. It is a top predator that has an important role in regulation ... -
A Review of Endozoochorous Seed Dispersal by Herbivores and Its Potential Effect on Seed Germination
(Master thesis, 2016-04-05)Endozoochorous seed dispersal by large herbivores provides a possible aid for ecological restoration of plant communities. This review thesis determines and analyses seed dispersal and seed germination via sheep, cattle, ... -
A stakeholder analysis about jaguar (Panthera onca) conservation in central Brazil
(Master thesis, 2012-09-12)A stakeholder analysis was conducted to study attitudes towards jaguar (Panthera onca) conservation in Brazil and identify areas of conflict and agreement between different stakeholder institutions. In my study I defined ... -
A study of water and sanitation in rural villages of Lamjung District, Nepal : challenges and sustainable solutions
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Many people throughout the world still lack safe and affordable access to drinking water and basic sanitation. As of this year, only 83.3% and 53.1% of the population in Nepal will have ‘improved’ water resources and ... -
A three-year population analysis of the red listed musk orchid (Herminium monorchis) in South-East Norway
(Master thesis, 2017)The combination of abandonment and intensification of agriculture has changed the agricultural landscape, especially the semi-natural nature types. This has led to a loss and endangerment of species linked to these nature ... -
Acid mine drainage from Folldal mine tailings : geochemical characterization and simulation
(Master thesis, 2018)The mining of certain minerals, such as copper and zinc is commonly connected with acid mine drainage (AMD) problems that can have serious impact on human health and cause ecological destruction. The Folldal mining area ... -
Acoustic monitoring of lobster (Homarus gammarus) behavior and survival during fishery
(Master thesis, 2012-09-12)Overfishing is considered as the most important threat to many harvested marine species. This is also the case for the European lobster (Homarus gammarus). The still heavily harvested Norwegian population has been exploited ... -
Activated and enriched “designer” biochar as sorbent in remediation of PFAS and metal contaminated soils
(Master thesis, 2019)Soil contamination has become a major environmental problem of global concern, and there is a need for effective remediation methods to counteract this problem. Immobilisation of contaminants in soil using the carbonaceous ... -
Activity patterns in tropical forest mammals : a pantropical assessment using camera-trap data
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Aesthetic experiences and behaviour in nature-based tourism
(PhD Thesis;2014:61, Doctoral thesis, 2014)With the increasing focus on aesthetic experiences and symbolic values of products and services, this thesis addresses central aesthetic dimensions in nature-based experiences, and how they are linked to tourist behaviour. ... -
Afar pastoralists in a changing rangeland environment
(PhD Thesis;2010:33, Doctoral thesis, 2010)Pastoralists have been using arid and semi-arid rangelands to produce their livelihood outputs through livestock production for centuries. However, recent changes in land use and associated impacts on biodiversity and ... -
Aggregatstabilitet i jord med ulike nivåer av plantetilgjengelig fosfor
(Master thesis, 2021)Aggregatstabilitet brukes som et mål for å vurdere en jords strukturelle kvalitet. Det er viktig å opprettholde høy aggregatstabilitet for å bevare jordens produktivitet, minimere jorderosjon og miljøforurensing som følge ... -
The agronomic and environmental effects of biochar under field conditions in Norway
(PhD Thesis;2021:84, Doctoral thesis, 2021)Biochar is emerging as a promising solution for increasing carbon in soil, improving the fertility of selected soils, and mitigating N2O emissions from agricultural soils. In Norway, biochar is high on the agenda of potential ... -
Akkumulering av metaller i en innsjø eksponert for avrenning fra høytrafikkert veg, landbruk, kommunalt avløpsnett og tette flater : vertikal fordeling av metaller i en sedimentsøyle fra Østensjøvannet, Ås kommune
(Master thesis, 2020)Avrenning fra vegnettet kan være en viktig kilde til diffus forurensning, og kan inneholde flere metaller fra ulike vegtrafikkrelaterte kilder. Metaller er av spesiell interesse i tilknytning til vegavrenning grunnet deres ...