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Ecolocical effects of acute oil spills
(Master thesis, 2011-04-28)The coastal ecosystems are under constant pressure from natural and anthropogenic sources. The interactions between organisms and their environment is a complex myriad of changes and responses making impacts from acute ... -
An ecological and socio-economical study of a locally endangered tree species, Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata, in a dry Afromontane forest
(PhD Thesis;2018:94, Doctoral thesis, 2018)Afromontane forests are found in the tropics and are often threatened because of land use changes. These forests have various types of multipurpose tree species that provide different services to the local communities. ... -
Ecological condition, alpha diversity, abundance and functional groups in macroinvertebrate communities of 15 tributaries in the Verdal watershed
(Master thesis, 2022)Streams and rivers are some of the most degraded and threatened ecosystems in a global perspective. There are several factors influencing declines in biodiversity globally, with the most driving agents being pollution, ... -
Ecological impacts of red deer browsing in boreal forest
(PhD Thesis;2018:66, Doctoral thesis, 2018)The populations of wild ungulates are increasing in the northern hemisphere, and in many areas, their populations have developed from critically low to historically high numbers within the last century. There are multiple ... -
Ecological implications of road construction in an alum shale bedrock area : a State highway (Rv4) case study
(Master thesis, 2016-08-31)The construction and use of roads and tunnels takes a toll on natural resources and especially the biological integrity of downstream freshwater environments. Consequently, aquatic biota is exposed to elevated levels of a ... -
Ecology, conservation and bioactivity of food and medicinal plants in East Africa
(PhD Thesis;2010:29, Doctoral thesis, 2010)In East Africa 70-80 % of the population is subsistence farmers. The rural health system is often poorly equipped both with personnel and medicines, and many depend on the use of medicinal plants for their primary health ... -
Economic analysis of carbon sequestration and storage in Tanzanian forests
(PhD Thesis;2015:81, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-10)Tropical deforestation is among the principal causes of emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2). Nevertheless, tropical forests play an important role in regulating global climate by serving as carbon reservoirs. This has led ... -
Economic and environmental impacts of reprocessing household plastic waste at Øra, compared to transport and reprocessing in Germany
(Master thesis, 2018)Since the early 19-hundreds, plastics have been a valuable product for humans. Production has expanded throughout decades, leading to increased volumes of plastic waste. Insufficient treatment of plastic waste leads to ... -
Economic perspectives of market integration and demand flexibility within a smart grid dominated power sector
(PhD Thesis;2015:56, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-19)The developments related to integration of renewable energy sources, smart grid and market liberalization make the transition of the power system to a new state inevitable. This PhD work aims to analyze some of the market ... -
Ecotoxicological effects of highway and tunnel wash water runoff
(PhD Thesis;2010:25, Doctoral thesis, 2010)In Norway, the traffic loadings have shown a substantial increase during the last decades. From 1948 to 2008 the transportation load has increased from 2.5 to 60.6 million passenger km. Hence, the ever increasing traffic ... -
Ectoparasite (Ceratophyllus vagabundus vagabundus) infestations reduce hatching success in precocial birds (Branta leucopsis) nesting in the High Arctic
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Arctic terrestrial ecosystems are ideal systems to study host-parasite interactions because they are sensitive and have fewer confounding interactions than lower latitudes. Since the Arctic is experiencing rapid climate ... -
The effect of artificial light and latitude on foraging activity in resident passerines in Northern Europe
(Master thesis, 2020)Over the last couple of decades, there has been an increasing interest in the ecological consequences of artificial light on wildlife. At northern latitudes, winter is characterized by short days and low temperatures, ... -
Effect of autumn warming on the rate of senescence in Svalbard plants : an experimental approach with relevance for Svalbard reindeer
(Master thesis, 2022)Phenology is a biological trait sensitive to global warming. Climate change scenarios predict a three-fold increase in temperature and altered rainfall for polar regions. The Svalbard Archipelago, situated at 780 North, ... -
Effect of Conservation Agriculture and Biochar on Soil Hydraulic Properties in a Ugandan Plinthosol
(Master thesis, 2023)Conservation agriculture (CA) is regarded as a robust and resilient agricultural practice, able to meet the challenges related to climate change. Conservation farming in combination with biochar (BC) has gained increased ... -
Effect of Elevation Differences in Alpine Insect Activity on Silene Acaulis at Finse, Norway
(Master thesis, 2021)Global annual average temperature has increased since the industrial revolution and is predicted to continue to increase in the future resulting in altered species distributions. Alpine ecosystems are particularly vulnerable ... -
Effect of exclosure on environment and its socio economic contributions to local people : in the case study of halla exclosure, Tigray, Ethiopia
(Master thesis, 2013-03-22)Though exclosure is sound for degraded land rehabilitation, mainly due to lack of quantitative environmental and socio-economical merits most exclosures are attributed negatively by local people and hence their ... -
Effect of farmland type and vegetation height on habitat use and breeding success of northern lapwings in south-east Norway
(Master thesis, 2020)Habitat use is a key element to understanding how endangered species should be protected from further decline. The northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) is a red-listed farmland species threatened by multiple factors such ... -
Effect of grazing in Norwegian outfields related to the quantity and quality of soil organic carbon and other soil properties
(Master thesis, 2022)Utilization of the outfield for grazing have long traditions in Norway. Not only as a pasture, but also mowed to provide food for the winter (Rekdal & Angeloff, 2021). From 1949 to 1999, grazing in Norway changed from ... -
Effect of macrophyte removal on CO2 emissions in the river Otra, Norway
(Master thesis, 2021)The main goal of this study is to examine how macrophyte removal affects CO2 emissions in rivers with a secondary aim of quantifying CO2 concentrations and emissions in the river over the course of 24 hours. The study was ... -
Effect of mountain biking on red deer (Cervus elaphus) in Kaupanger, Norway
(Master thesis, 2016-08-31)Human outdoor activities, like mountain biking, often affect animal behaviour. Ungulates might avoid roads and trails, and increase their avoidance with increasing human activity. Recently, biking on forest trails has ...