Master i natur-, helse- og miljøvern
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Forekomst av mikroplast fra veimerking i veinære innsjøer
(Master thesis, 2019)I denne masteroppgaven er det sett på forekomst av mikroplastpartikler med opphav fra veimerking i sedimentene til lokalitetene Audnabekken/Hanesbukta i Norsjø, Seljordsvatnet deltaområde og Elgsjø, samt et rensebasseng ... -
Estimate environmentally friendly fish farming in four lakes in Telemark
(Master thesis, 2018)Fish farms in Norway are expanding following the growing demand for arctic fish. This is also raising concern about environmental issues. This study conducted a water survey in 4 lakes in Telemark, including Tinnsjø, ... -
Bear attacks on people in Slovakia in 2000 - 2016
(Master thesis, 2018)Human-wildlife conflicts worldwide involve both herbivore and carnivore species. Conflicts often result in negative consequences on both sides. Large carnivores, including bear species, are often involved. Brown bears ... -
Candidatus Neoehrlichia mikurensis in Ixodes trianguliceps. Implications for the infectious cycle
(Master thesis, 2018)Ticks and its pathogen constitute a growing burden for animal and human health in the world. Ticks are blood-feeding parasites, which make them capable of transmitting various pathogens to their hosts that can cause ... -
Selection of rubbing trees by brown bears in Slovakia
(Master thesis, 2018)Chemical communication in bears is not fully understood, despite the importance of this topic for the behavioral ecology as well as for the conservation and management of Ursids. Brown bears often mark trees by rubbing on ... -
Modeling of groundwater flow of the Hagadrag aquifer to monitor drinking water supply for the Bø municipality
(Master thesis, 2018)Groundwater flow model is a numerical representation of the complex hydrological system into simple graphical form for simulation and prediction. The purpose of developing groundwater flow models vary from study to study ... -
Microclimate and topography influence genetic differentiation in northern crested newt (Triturus cristatus) in a boreal forest ecosystem
(Master thesis, 2018)Among all vertebrates, the amphibians is the group that currently has the highest proportion of threatened species, and monitored populations have suffered large declines since 1970. The most widespread threat is loss of ... -
Jaktstart trigger endringer i fluktatferd hos hjort (Cervus elaphus)
(Master thesis, 2018)Antipredatoratferd skal sikre et dyr mot død, men de avveininger og handlinger det utfører for å unngå predasjon påvirker energiforbruk, matsøk og formeringsatferd. Mennesket er viktigste predator på hjort i mange økosystemer ... -
Apple tree phenology in relation to temperature in Sauherad (Norway)
(Master thesis, 2018)Temperature plays a crucial role for the phenological development of plants and since past few decades Earth’s temperature is increasing. Plants are responding to this rise in temperature, through variations in their ... -
Canines as biodetectors for conservational work: can they discriminate Rock ptarmigan from Willow ptarmigan?
(Master thesis, 2018)The main goals for conservation biology is to document the full range of biological diversity and human impact, along with developing plans, approaches and measures to prevent extinction of species. Alpine and arctic bird ... -
Effects of sheep grazing on alpine vegetation, a study from Forrolhogna National Park in Central Norway
(Master thesis, 2018)Alpine areas in Norway have a long history of domestic herbivory, and understanding the impact of grazing on alpine vegetation is therefore important for sustainable management of these areas. Domestic herbivory has the ... -
Redd Site Micro-Habitat Selection and Quantitative Analyis for Large Brown Trout in the Tokkeåi River Telemark, Norway
(Master thesis, 2018)The study of redd site microhabitat selection is very important for successful conservation and management of large brown trout. Number of redds is quantified by several reports before but this research has done microstudy ... -
Population structure of brown trout (Salmo trutta), a host of freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) in Lake Norsjø tributaries
(Master thesis, 2018)Brown trout (Salmo trutta) is one of a few suitable host species for endangered freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera). Freshwater pearl mussel larvae (glochidia) are obligate parasites. Glochidia, must ... -
Environmental and floristic differences between three contrasting study areas in an alpine ecosystem: Hardangervidda National Park, Southern Norway
(Master thesis, 2018)Alpine vegetation has been the main focus for many botanists during decades and it has been shown that snow is one of the most important variables explaining vegetation patterns in mountain ecosystems. However, other ... -
Vertical distribution of ticks in southern Norway
(Master thesis, 2018)Due to climatic changes, plant and animal species have expanded their range vertically. One might therefore expect to find species at a higher elevation point than usual. By using both live and lethal traps, small mammals ... -
Large-scale geographical effect of isolation on adult sex ratios in the rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta)
(Master thesis, 2018)Recent advances in sex ratio theory show that increased habitat isolation might be causing male-biased adult sex ratios (ASRs) in avian populations. This has raised concerns, since skewed ASRs are frequently seen in small ... -
Effects of boreal forest wildfire on levels of metal and PAH in lacustrine sediments
(Master thesis, 2018)Entire catchments rich in acidic peatland, ponds, streams and lakes burned during a large boreal forest wildfire in Mykland (South-Eastern Norway) in 2008. Wildfire liberates accumulated metals, while incomplete combustion ... -
Vegetasjonspill ved vinterbeitegroper til villrein (Rangifer tarandus) : Kvantifisering av spill og miljøvariabler på vinterbeitegroper i Hardangervidda, Brattefjell-Vindeggen og Setesdal Austhei nord.
(Master thesis, 2016)Lavbeiter er regnet som et viktig næringsgrunnlag for villreinen (Rangifer tarandus), og mengde og tilgjengeligheten til vinterbeite regnes som viktig for et områdes bestandsmål. Lavens gjenvekst er langsom og artene er ... -
Characteristics of soil profiles along the altitudinal gradients in Sikkilsdalen and Heimdalen mountains in Southeast Norway
(Master thesis, 2016)This thesis examines and compares the characteristics of soil profiles along the altitudinal gradients in Sikkilsdalen and Heimdalen, situated in southeast Norway on the basis of primary data collected from the north facing ... -
Naïve dairy cattle do not produce less milk in response to brown bear (Ursus arctos) fecal odor
(Master thesis, 2017)Predators can have direct effects on prey by killing individuals, but may also have indirect effects caused by fear. Indirect effects may represent costs that can affect the individual fitness of prey by reducing growth, ...
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