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Comparison of two models used for forecasting of codling moth (Cydia pomonella) in Norway
(Master thesis, 2017)The codling moth (Cydia pomonella L.) is a problematic pest across the world, as well as in the eastern parts of Norway. The adult emerges in mid to late spring, after having overwintered as a fifth instar larvae, and the ... -
Concentration of trace and major elements in mountainous grasslands of Bosnia and Herzegovina in relation to soil properties and plant species
(Master thesis, 2015-11-06)Many grazing animals are solely or mostly dependent for their dietary needs and essential minerals on the forage available, either in its natural state or conserved as hay or silage. A soil and plant survey was carried out ... -
Concentration ratios for radionuclides and stable analogues in Rogaland, Norway
(Master thesis, 2018)Norway may be exposed to radioactive deposition from several potential sources due to the country`s geographical location and meteorological conditions (Bartnicki et al., 2016; Klein & Bartnicki, 2018) and it has been ... -
Condensed tannins in senesced foliage and soil organic layer in response to fertilization in boreal forest ecosystem
(Master thesis, 2021)Anthropogenic nitrogen deposition rate in boreal forests increased over the last century and significantly impacted many parts of these ecosystems. Boreal forests contain a large amount of carbon (C), and nitrogen (N) is ... -
Consequences of reduced sampling intensity for estimating population size of wolves in Scandinavia with spatial capture-recapture models
(MINA fagrapport;65, Report, 2020)Every winter, the Scandinavian wolf population is surveyed using non-invasive genetic sampling (NGS) and snow-tracking to assess its annual status and trends. During 2017/18, search intensity and the proportion of samples ... -
Conservation and threat to selected monkey species in Nepal compared to selected species in Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2014-09-23)Nonhuman primates are special as they are similar to humans genetically and behaviorally. They are ecologically important species for maintaining a healthy forest ecosystem. According to IUCN, more than a third of world’s ... -
Conservation of spruce-associated saproxylic beetles : significance of management categories, environmental variables and fungi
(Master thesis, 2013-08-19)Intensive modern forestry is a threat to beetles depending on dead wood (saproxylic beetles). To mitigate these negative effects, forests are regularly set aside as woodland key habitats or retention patches, as supplements ... -
The conservation value of power-line clearings for native insect-pollinated plants and wild bees in boreal forest landscapes
(PhD Thesis;2020:31, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Worldwide declines in wild pollinators are threatening the provision of vital pollination functions and services to both native plant communities and crops. Habitat loss due to human land use changes is identified as one ... -
Constraints for carbon degradation in subarctic thawing peatland permafrost in Northern Scandinavia
(Master thesis, 2021)Permafrost soils are globally under pressure and subject to climate change induced permafrost thawing. Peat plateaus are found in peatlands with discontinuous permafrost and store large quantities of carbon (C). They are ... -
Constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment in Nepal
(PhD Thesis;2015:47, Doctoral thesis, 2017-07-12)As a result of rural to urban migration over the past five decades small towns are rapidly emerging particularly along the major road network in Nepal. These small towns lack resources and basic infrastructure to accommodate ... -
Consumer flexibility in the power market
(Master thesis, 2023)Tradisjonelt sett har kraftproduksjonen vært tilpasset kraftforbruket, men i en tid med økende elektrifisering, underskudd på kraft og økende kraftpriser er det viktig med forskning og kunnskap om metoder for å kunne møte ... -
Contaminated soil : waste today, resource tomorrow? : coupling hydraulic conductivity and leachability in soil characterization : a lab based study
(Master thesis, 2019)Tons of surplus contaminated soil from construction projects are landfilled as waste every year. Lack of appropriate methods to assess and evaluate the leaching and spreading of contaminants from soil prevents a comprehensive ... -
Cost analysis and cost estimation model for 1-10 MW small-scale hydropower projects in Norway
(Master thesis, 2016-07-27)Small-scale hydropower has been one of the frontiers in the development of new renewable electricity generation in Norway from the turn of the 21st century. Further, small-scale hydropower will be one of the key technologies ... -
Cost optimization of distributed power generation in southern Norway, with focus on renewable hybrid system configurations.
(Master thesis, 2017)This thesis examines the levelized cost of energy for different grid-connected electrical system configurations, with focus on renewable hybrid configurations, situated in Ås, Norway. The analysis has been conducted with ... -
Coupling between nitrate input and phosphorus retention in lake sediments : a case study from Lake Årungen
(Master thesis, 2018)Cultural eutrophication represents one of the greatest threats to freshwater systems, with lowland streams and lakes being especially vulnerable in areas that receive an increased supply of nutrients from human activity. ... -
Creating a turquoise ocean of green values and high quality with Norwegian ecotourism
(Master thesis, 2016-09-02)Ecotourism is steadily growing worldwide, and Norway are often pointed out as a leading ecotourism destination. Yet, businesses certified with the quality label Norwegian Ecotourism struggle reaching out to the ecotourist ... -
CRISPR-mediated human germline editing : benefits, risks, and why a ban is unethical
(Master thesis, 2021)CRISPR/Cas gene technology provides a versatile system for site-specific gene editing in virtually any cell and has made it possible to cure and prevent genetic diseases and defects. Many genetic diseases, such as Tay Sachs ... -
Crop pollination by insects in small-scale agroforestry farming in Tanzania
(PhD Thesis;2019:101, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Context. The decline of pollinating insects worldwide threatens pollination services for wild angiosperms and important food crops. The importance of insect pollination services for food production has been documented for ... -
Cruise tourism development in a small destination
(Master thesis, 2013-03-26)This master thesis looks at the development of cruise tourism in a small destination. Cruise tourism is a rapidly growing industry in both large and small destinations, but since small destinations are affected by cruise ... -
Cultivating conflict : perspectives on the human dimensions of voluntary Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) hatcheries in a conservation context
(PhD Thesis;2018:76, Doctoral thesis, 2018)The overall goal of this thesis is to offer a more in-depth human dimensions understanding of voluntary Atlantic salmon hatcheries, focusing on the underlying drivers of conflict over hatchery use in a conservation context. ...