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Hunters' satisfaction as affected by ptarmigan density and hunting practice
(Master thesis, 2009)After the hunting season of 2006 I through questionnaires studied the individual satisfaction of 1 803 ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) hunters in 23 different areas with estimated ptarmigan densities. When asked, the hunters ... -
Impact of Canopy Openness on Forest Regeneration and Forest Soil Nutrients
(Master thesis, 2024)A study was conducted in three categories of crown cover of trees: 10–40, 40–70, and 70–100 % in six community forests (CFs) located in the Chure region of Makawanpur district, Nepal. The study focused on the impact of ... -
Impact of climate change on agricultural production in Chitwan district, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2022)Forskningen bak denne masteravhandlingen ble gjennomført i Chitwan-distriktet i Nepal og hadde som mål å undersøke effekten av klimaendringer på landbruket der. Klimaendringer har påvirket landbruket over hele verden. ... -
Indirect effects of rodents on arthropods in a Scandinavian boreal forest
(Master thesis, 2016)Rodents in boreal forest are an important component of food webs. Their role as drivers of the boreal forest ecosystem is debated. As herbivores they affect plant communities and alter qualities of plants. Consequently ... -
Influence of vole cycles and other environmental factors on pine marten (Martes martes) population dynamics and abundance in southeastern Norway
(Master thesis, 2022)The pine marten in Norway lives at the northern edge of their distribution area. At this latitude, regular fluctuations in vole population sizes are common, where the amplitudes get more pronounced with increasing latitude. ... -
The influences of roads on wolf movement on the Scandinavian peninsula in summer
(Master thesis, 2010)Over 14,000 GPS wolf positions from 15 wolves (Canis lupus) in 9 territories across the Scandinavian Peninsula were used to assess the influences of roads on wolf movement within their territories in the summer. My results ... -
Insect Biodiversity and Biomass in a Forested Region in Belgium: A case study in Bosland, Limburg
(Master thesis, 2021)Insects, being the first in the food chain, form a perfect animal group to estimate the vitality of an ecosystem. Their diversity and abundance could have tremendous impact on plants and other animals living in the ecosystem. ... -
Integrating Landscape Features and Food Sources with Wolverine Den Selection in Southeast Norway
(Master thesis, 2024)Studying the habitat and food selection dynamics of wolverines (Gulo gulo) is critical for good management practices, especially in regions where their populations face anthropogenic pressures. This study investigates the ... -
Interaksjon mellom gjess og landbruk i Vestfold; skadefelling eller jaging for å redusere beiteskader?
(Master thesis, 2017)1. Interactions between expanding goose populations and agriculture have increased the need for tools that reduce grazing damages on farmland. In recent year, geese have switched from preferring natural habitats to crops, ... -
INTERCROPPING CEREALS WITH RYEGRASS AND OTHER CROPS FOR IMPROVED DIVERSITY: RESULTS FROM A TWO YEARˈS TRIAL AT INNLANDET, NORWAY
(Master thesis, 2022)Underkulturer og fangvekster er vekster som kan dyrkes sammen med korn for å gi økologiske fordeler og øke diversiteten. Med mål om å undersøke effekten av forskjellige underkulturer, ble et det i løpet av mai til september ... -
Investigating the effect of herd and landscape factors on brainworm (Elaphostrongylus rangiferi) prevalence and infection intensity in a semi-domesticated reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) herd
(Master thesis, 2021)The increasing concern about brainworm (Elaphostrongylus rangiferi) in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) is driven by climate change. The development of the nematode in its intermediate host – gastropods – is strongly affected ... -
Is there no place like home? Natal habitat-biased dispersal in the Scandinavian wolf
(Master thesis, 2016)Natal dispersal is an important mechanism for the viability of populations, as individuals should target the habitat where fitness will be higher. Dispersal theory has suggested that influence of local conditions on ... -
Island biogeography along Norway’s west coast – an explorative citizen science approach
(Master thesis, 2023)The theory of island biogeography is among the most recognized principles in the science of ecology. It states that the further away from the mainland, and the smaller an island is, the fewer species are present. Despite ... -
Long term development of soil organic carbon influenced by different agricultural practices
(Master thesis, 2022)Studien analyserer de langsiktige trendene i nedbrytning og oppbygging av karbon i jordbruksland. Her utforskes hvordan ulike dyrkningspraksiser påvirker resultatet med fokus på bruk av fangvekster, ulike jordbearbeidingssystem ... -
Management strategies of the Norwegian mountain boards
(Master thesis, 2024)This thesis presents an examination of game management practices by mountain boards in Norway, specifically focusing on the management of two ptarmigan species, the rock ptarmigan and the willow ptarmigan. The objectives ... -
Mercury and selenium in wild mink (Neovison vison), evaluating concentrations molar ratio and associations with forestry intensity in Innlandet County Norway
(Master thesis, 2024)Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that is found to bioaccumulate and biomagnify in food webs across ecosystems. Monitoring of mercury and creating background levels for different areas is an important part of conservation and ... -
Mercury Concentrations in Cormorants: A Study on Bioavailability and the Impact of Forestry Intensity in Innlandet, Norway
(Master thesis, 2024)Mercury is a highly toxic compound and a significant environmental pollutant. MeHg is of particular interest because of its high bioavailability. This study analyses the mercury concentration of cormorants (Phalacrocorax ... -
Micro habitat selection by beef cattle on summer pasture in boreal forest, south-eastern Norway
(Master thesis, 2018)Grazing systems are diverse. With a low percentage of the land area being suitable for agriculture, forest grazing is an important part of livestock husbandry in Norway. While many studied focus on the effects of forest ... -
Micro-scale selection of winter dens by brown bear (Ursus arctos) males in Southeastern Norway
(Master thesis, 2017)Den selection is a component of habitat selection, which occurs on several spatial scales. Brown bears (Ursus arctos) in the northern latitudes hibernate in dens during winter, which is their way to survive the period of ... -
Micronized tire rubber contamination load in the three-spined sticklebackck (Gasterosteus aculeatus) intestine in the Lake Engervann, brackish water lagoon.
(Master thesis, 2022)Abstract Microplastics particles such as micronized tire rubber are present widely in the aquatic ecosystem and possess great threat to wide range of aquatic organisms. Many aquatic creatures swallow microplastics because ...