Browsing Master's theses (INA) by Title
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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 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 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 ... -
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 ... -
Aldersuavhengig bonitering med arealbasert laserdata fra to tidspunkt
(Master thesis, 2017-05-15)Rasjonell forvaltning av skogressurser krever god informasjon om skogen og skogarealet. Beslutninger om tiltak i skogen tas på grunnlag av informasjonen man har, og eventuelle feil i informasjonen kan føre til at beslutninger ... -
Aldersuavhengig bonitering med arealbasert laserdata fra to tidspunkt
(Master thesis, 2017-05-15)Abstract Sustainable forest management requires good information about the forest and its area. Decisions on forest treatment are taken on basis of the information you have, and errors in the information can lead to ... -
Alpin restaurering: Overlevelse og etablering av oppformerte vierplanter i en forstyrret lokalitet på Hjerkinn, Dovrefjell
(Master thesis, 2016-08-17)Globalt øker omfanget av naturødeleggelse gjennom menneskelig aktivitet. I dag er økologisk restaurering et viktig virkemiddel for å redusere skaden av naturinngrep. Den internasjonale konvensjonen om biologisk mangfold ... -
Amphibian species richness and composition along an elevational gradient in Chitwan, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2012-05-21)Amphibian assemblages were studied along an elevational gradient from 200-1500masl in a degraded landscape in Chitwan, Nepal. The study aimed to assess patterns of amphibian species richness on the southern and northern ... -
Analyse av inntektsgrunnlaget for småkraft og vindkraft i Norge
(Master thesis, 2013-09-23)Oppgaven skrives i sammenheng med at utbyggingsaktivitet innenfor vindkraft og vannkraft øker for å innfri fornybar målene Norge har satt seg frem mot 2020. Det mangler fortsatt mye kunnskap rundt hvilke inntjeningsgrunnlag ... -
Analyse av residuallast ved økende markedsandeler av vind- og solkraftproduksjon i Skandinavia
(Master thesis, 2015-07-31)Tidligere studier indikerer utfordringer ved integrasjon av vind- og solkraft. Variabiliteten og lokasjonen av vind- og solkraft knyttes til disse utfordringene. Økende markedsandeler av variabel kraftproduksjon kan ... -
Analyse knyttet til integrasjon av kraftproduksjon i distribusjonsnettet
(Master thesis, 2012-10-16)Sammendrag I denne oppgaven er problemstillingen å analysere ulike utfordringer knyttet til integrasjon av kraftproduksjon i distribusjonsnettet. Bakgrunnen for det er samfunnets ønske om mer utbygging av ny fornybar ... -
Angler impact on the Brown trout Salmo trutta population size and structure in the lake, Øvre Heimdalsvatn
(Master thesis, 2017)Studies of the brown trout (Salmo trutta) population in the subalpine lake, Øvre Heimdalsvatn, on the eastern slope of the Jotunheimen Mountains, have been performed since 1957 until today. The exploitation of the population ... -
Annual variation in the diet of the European shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) at Sklinna, central Norway, and a possible relationship between reproduction and abundance of year class 1-saithe in the diet
(Master thesis, 2011-05-09)Monitoring of seabirds is an important task due to large current environmental and ecosystem changes which have affected many species of seabirds severely through affecting their food supplies. Declines in food supplies ... -
Anthocorid bugs (Hemiptera, Anthocoridae) as natural predators of apple aphids and pear psyllids using spatial and temporal scales
(Master thesis, 2016-09-02)Farmers in Norway are facing challenges like reduced access to pesticides, climate change and problems associated with increased homogeneity of crops in farming. Biological control may provide a solution to these challenges, ... -
Anthropogenic effects on spatiotemporal activity patterns and interactions in a predator-prey assemblage
(Master thesis, 2016-08-31)Evidence is accumulating that human presence and anthropogenic features in the environment impact the spatiotemporal activity patterns of both predators and prey. This is liable to affect predator-prey interactions, one ...