Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA): Nye registreringer
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Sustainable tourism development in a Norwegian national park area : exploring social aspects
(PhD Thesis;2011:71, Doctoral thesis, 2011)Vast areas have been subject to an active nature protection policy in Norway over the past decades. Sixteen per cent of the land mass on the mainland is now protected in one way or another, and national parks take up the ... -
Invasion potential and host suitability for selected bark- and wood-boring insect pests
(PhD Thesis;2016:72, Doctoral thesis, 2016)Introduction of nonnative species is often a by-product of increasing global trade. Some nonnative species may reach extremely high population densities, deplete resources and cause extensive economic and ecological damage ... -
Modeling integration of renewable energy sources into Inland Norway energy system
(PhD Thesis;2016:67, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-24)Increasing attention to climate change causes and impacts, and the fact that the world owns limited energy resources, have tremendously increased the awareness of countries towards sustainable energy production and ... -
Biomass estimation models and methods for miombo woodlands of Malawi using field and remotely sensed data
(PhD Thesis;2016:92, Doctoral thesis, 2016)Dry tropical forests, such as the miombo woodlands, play an important role in the global carbon budget as well as in contributing towards the sustainable development of countries such as Malawi. To ensure sustainability ... -
Modeling hourly energy consumption in Norwegian buildings
(PhD Thesis;2016:91, Doctoral thesis, 2016)Growing world population, unabated use of fossil fuels, and economies aiming at continuous growth exhaust the planet’s natural resources and add to an augmented greenhouse effect. Besides limiting population growth in less ... -
Modelling height, height growth and site index from national forest inventory data in Norway
(PhD Thesis;2013:62, Doctoral thesis, 2013)The present study aimed to develop dominant height growth models, site index prediction models, individual tree height growth models, and height-diameter models using Norwegian national forest inventory (NFI) data. Data ... -
Density and bending properties of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) structural timber – Inherent variability, site effects in machine strength grading and possibilities for presorting
(PhD Thesis;2016:43, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-19)Density, modulus of elasticity (MOE) and bending strength (MOR) are the most important properties for structural timber. These properties vary significantly within European species, both between and within countries. The ... -
Phenology, growth and metabolism of two northern deciduous tree species in relation to temperature and light conditions
(PhD Thesis;2016:33, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-19)In temperate climates, phenological transitions in tree species allow survival through adverse climatic conditions in winter. Seasonal change is sensed through shifting patterns in daylength, temperature and light quality. ... -
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 ... -
Utlekking av metaller fra avfallshåndtering : effekt av optimalisert pH for stabilisering av metaller i flyveaske
(Master thesis, 2020)Tungmetaller i flyveaske fra avfallshåndterings anlegg kan forårsake store problemer for miljøet. I denne oppgaven blir det sett på om en økt pH ved stabilisering av asken, kan resultere i et mer stabilt produkt. Studiet ... -
Drivers of the diversity and distribution of wild bees in a species poor region
(PhD Thesis;2016:23, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-13)Bee diversity is declining globally. On a European scale, roughly 10% of the species are considered threatened, but the number may be even higher. The threatened status of bees depends on both the taxonomic and spatial ... -
Historic range of variability in the fire regime of a Fennoscandian boreal forest : the Trillemarka-Rollagsfjell Nature Reserve
(PhD Thesis;2015:3, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-13)Fire is the principal natural disturbance process in the boreal forest. Thus, knowledge about the historical fire regime is essential for understanding present day forest ecosystems, which in turn is important for implementing ... -
Fire dynamics in savanna woodlands of Tanzania : spatial and temporal patterns and relationships with woody species
(PhD Thesis;2016:26, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-13)Fire is an important ecological factor that influence the composition, structure and distribution of tropical savannas. Fire has been part of tropical savannas throughout recorded history. These savannas experience more ... -
Konsekvensen av den norske motstanden mot vindkraftutbygging på det nordiske kraftmarkedet
(Master thesis, 2020)Hovedformålet med masteroppgaven er å undersøke effekten den norske motstanden mot vindkraftutbygging har på det nordiske kraftmarkedet i 2030. Det er gjennom en litteraturgjennomgang forsøkt å gi et innblikk i faktorene ... -
Elbil som ressurs i hjemmet : et studie av effekten på nettariff og elbilbatteriets levetid
(Master thesis, 2020)Distribusjonsnettet antas å kunne få kapasitetsproblemer etterhvert som elektrifiseringen av samfunnet øker. I denne sammenheng vil det være behov for å investere i å utbygge og øke kapasiteten i strømnettet. Som et forsøk ... -
Kostnader med en effekttariff for en murgård, hva med energieffektivisering?
(Master thesis, 2020)Effekttoppene dikterer kapasiteten strømnettet må ha. Formålet med denne oppgaven var å se hvordan en av de tre foreslåtte nettariffene som NVE ønsker å innføre vil påvirke energitiltak i husholdninger økonomisk. Et av ... -
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 ... -
Genetic structure and gene flow in a continuously distributed large terrestrial carnivore : the brown bear (Ursus arctos) in Northern Europe
(PhD Thesis;2015:72, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-10)The aim of this thesis was to investigate large scale population structure and gene flow in the Northern European brown bear (Ursus arctos). Brown bears were reduced in numbers to near extinction during recent centuries ... -
Renewable energy in Northern European power markets : effects, challenges and integration options
(PhD Thesis;2015:71, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-10)The Northern European power system is currently experiencing an extensive growth in production from renewable energy sources (RE), which is expected to continue in the coming decades. Due to the variable, uncertain and ... -
Characterizing individual tree biomass for improved biomass estimation in Norwegian forests
(PhD Thesis;2015:60, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-10)Accurate estimates of tree biomass are necessary in order to realize climate change mitigation strategies such as large-scale carbon accounts of sources and sinks through time and biomass stocks for bioenergy. Biomass is ...