Climate change is varying the mean and pattern of the climatic factors as well as it is
increasing the frequency of extreme events. Consequently, these changes trigger the …

Wooden Cultural Heritage (WCH) represents a significant portion of the world's historical
and artistic heritage, consisting of immovable and movable artefacts. Despite the expertise …

Purpose–In Norway the most critical effects of climate change are predicted to be increased
rain and snow, higher temperatures, increased wind loads, and sea‐level rise. This will …

Fort Conger, located in Quttinirpaaq National Park, Ellesmere Island, is a historic landmark
of national and international significance. The site is associated with many important Arctic …

This paper emphasises on degradation of wood in cultural heritage structures at Svalbard.
Nowhere else does global heating occur faster. Negative impacts of climate change will …

ABSTRACT The Arctic Archipelago Svalbard has a cold and relatively dry climate, but in
spite of the expected adverse growing conditions for fungi, the present study shows that …

Biological deterioration is a significant threat to wooden cultural heritage in polar regions.
Based on a comprehensive review of previous and current research, we provide an …

Mould can grow on any surface where there is access to cellulosic material. Under good
conditions mould can occur on wooden materials within 3-4 weeks, while modern building …

Sommeren 2014 gjennomførte NIKU, Mycoteam og Multiconsult feltarbeid i Longyearbyen,
på Hiorthhamn og ved Svenskehuset. Målet med feltarbeidet var å undersøke forholdene …

This paper emphasises on degradation of wood in cultural heritage structures at Svalbard.
Nowhere else does global heating occur faster. Negative impacts of climate change will …