From coast to forest : development of Icelandic coastal forests, their linkage to aquatic systems and the perspective of locals on them

• Main Author: Frank, Kerstin, 1985-
• Other Authors: Háskólinn á Akureyri
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Háskólasetur Vestfjarða; Haf- og strandsvæðastjórnun; Meistaraprófsritgerðir; Vistkerfi; Skógar; Strandlengjur; University Centre of the Westfjords; Coastal and marine management; Coastal forests; Habitat; Haf; Tálknafjörður; Iceland
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1946/37214

Coastal forests are not closed ecosystems, but are in constant interaction with other systems, including fresh waters and oceans. Interaction also takes place between humans and forests, as forests impact humans as much as humans impact forests. Therefore, a comprehensive approach is needed in order...