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Why the whiteness in Swedish outdoor recreation? : a discourse analysis of gender and ethnicity in Swedish environmental policy and practice by Ågren, Ida Maria (Mia)

“…Third, the study presents a case study consisting of an analysis of how gender and ethnicity are framed in the practices of the environmental non-governmental organisation Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC). The results show that in the policy document Future Outdoor Recreation, white, male persons were found to be more positively framed in relation to nature than females and immigrants. …”

Occurrence and distribution of Phytophthora spp. by Van Tour, Adriaan

“…Further monitoring and management strategies will be needed for the future ensuring of Söderåsen as a hotspot for nature conservation in Sweden and Scandinavia.…”
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Participatory planning to conserve freshwater ecosystems in the Rift Valley Lakes Basin, Ethiopia by Mekuria, Wolde, Girma, R., Haileslassie, Amare, Tegegne, Desalegn, Haile, Alemseged Tamiru

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Identifying critical incentives for scaling out the adoption of agroecological practices–a systematic review of Peruvian cacao value chains by Mockshell, Jonathan, Omulo, Godfrey, Asante-Addo, Collins, Nielsen Ritter, Thea, Quintero, Marcela, Remans, Roseline

“…Effective incentives include sustainability standards, market support subsidies, in-kind rewards, and agroecological schemes that support the adoption of practices such as intercropping, nature conservation for carbon sequestration, and the use of green and animal manure. …”
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Assessment of threats to ecosystems in South America by Jarvis, Andy, Touval, Jerome L., Castro, M., Sotomayor L, Hyman, Glenn G.

“…The results are being used by The Nature Conservancy to target conservation efforts in the region, and also to drive policies for threat abatement. …”
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Analysis of threats to South American flora and its implications for conservation by Ramírez Villegas, Julián Armando, Jarvis, Andy, Trouval, Jerry

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Effects of extreme land fragmentation on wildlife and livestock population abundance and distribution by Said, Mohammed Yahya, Ogutu, Joseph O., Kifugo, S.C., Makui, O., Reid, Robin S., Leeuw, Jan de

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Trees on Farms for Livelihoods, Conservation of Biodiversity and Carbon Storage: Evidence from Nicaragua on This “Invisible” Resource. Chapter 15 by Somarriba, Eduardo, Carreño Rocabado, Geovana, Amores Contreras, Freddy M., Caicedo Albán, Willan J., Oblitas Guillés, Samuel, Cerda Bustillos, Rolando, Ordóñez, Jenny C.

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Människan i urskogen by Nordström, Eva-Maria

“…One consequence of the present study is that the human influence must be taken into consideration when planning the nature conservation and the management of the National Park.…”
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Vitberget Skellefteå, ett kommunägt tätortsnära skogsområde – föreningarnas och allmänhetens syn på hur skogen bör skötas by Andersson, Göran

“…The questions asked can be divided into six main groups: • Communication with the municipality’s managers for the area • Interference from other activities • Views on forest management • Views on nature conservation • The uniqueness of Vitberget • Development opportunities The crucial factors identified as being needed to succeed in managing an urban forest are long-term administration, information and communication. …”

The non-governmental organizations influence on forest sector in Poland and in Sweden by Ulbrych, Luklasz

“…ENGOs could be considered as an important actor in solving and defining nature conservation and forest policy problems. Study was performed from December 2007 till January 2008, on a sample of 9 ENGOs from Poland and 7 ENGOs from Sweden, based on the interviews and surveys. …”
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Kombinationsbruk, talltimmer och vilt? by Sjöqvist, Ronny

“…If we work to measure and evaluate how we can achieve good results and even follow Swedish act of forestry thirtieth section to culture and nature conservation objectives must weigh as heavy as the production targets.…”
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Optimalt skogsbruk baserat på analyser med PlanVis by Benjaminsson, Simon

“…The aim of the study was to establish four strategic plans for property where various goals and constraints into account to see how different choices affect the net present value, net revenue, harvesting levels and nature conservation. The options will be helpful for the owner to formulate a goal and create its own strategic plan for the property. …”
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Hur skall skogen skötas? – en analys av skogsfastigheten Fagerdal 2:10 i Jämtland by Tellström, Jonas

“…The analysis was performed using the Heureka application PlanVis and was based upon three options of different levels of nature conservation; five, zero and 17 percent of the productive forest land. …”

Facebook as a multi-tool for public engagement and mobilizing by Rönnols, Linn

“…In this study I will try to answer this question by an exploratory study of Sweden’s largest ENGO Swedish Society for Nature Conservation’s (Naturskyddsföreningen) campaign "Byt till eko" (or “Switch to Organic” in free translation). …”
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Generell hänsyn vid avverkning by Engberg, Sofia

“…The interviews also showed that certain important words, such as nature conservation, do not always mean the same thing to all people. …”
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Vilka mål och behov har olika typer av skogsägare kring sitt skogsägande? by Gunnarsson, Fredrik, Mårtenson, Claes

“…The economic yield is often not the primary goal and nature conservation is in general important to these forest owners. …”

Determining baselines and trends of Eastern chimpanzees and forest elephants in a Central African protected area after civil strife by Funk, S.M., Nkono, J., Lushimba, A., Fa, J.E., Williams, D.

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Household livelihood strategies in the miombo woodlands of Tanzania: emerging trends by Monela, G.C., Kajembe, G.C., Kaoneka, A.R.S., Kowero, G.S.

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Through the Eyes of Children: Perceptions of Environmental Change in Tropical Forests by Pellier, A.S, Wells, J.A., Abram, N.K., Gaveau, D.L.A., Meijaard, E.

“…Capturing the views of children through artistic expressions provides a potentially powerful tool to influence public and political opinions, as well as a valuable approach for developing localized education and nature conservation programs.…”
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