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Extreme winter killed brown trout eggs – rapid recovery followed
How long does it take for a species to recover from a disaster? A study from SLU shows that trout populations can recover in just a few years after a winter when streams froze to the riverbed – even though an entire cohort was wiped out.
Reflections from a student at SLU
Curious about life at SLU? This student story offers a glimpse into the teachers, traditions, and diverse classroom that shape the study experience.
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News and events
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Young voices for nature – SLU and Fältbiologerna in a new collaboration on the education of the future
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and Fältbiologerna are continuing their successful collaboration this spring with a new campaign. The aim is to show how a passion for nature can serve as a gateway to exciting academic studies and meaningful careers. -
Extreme winter weather killed brown trout eggs – but the populations recovered quickly
How long does it take for a species to recover from a disaster? A study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) shows that trout populations can recover in just a few years after a winter when streams froze to the riverbed – even though an entire cohort was wiped out. -
Growing interest in SLU’s international programmes
Interest in SLU’s international programmes continues to grow. -
A new national arena for forest research and data analysis in Sweden
A national research arena for forests is now being launched within the Wallenberg Initiatives in Forest Research programme at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and Umeå University. The arena combines advanced data analysis and field research to support sustainable forest management.
Research
Most recently published projects
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Wind power in the operational phase and effects on reindeer and reindeer herding
The project was funded by the Swedish Energy Agency (Vindval) and primarily examined how wind power affects reindeer in winter grazing areas. It was a continuation of an earlier project on the effects of wind power, with a focus on summer grazing areas in forested landscapes.
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Rewetting after peat extraction and Sphagnum Farming
Peat use in horticulture is increasingly discussed due to its climate-relevance and the disturbance of mires. At the same time, peat is the most important, natural horticultural growing media constituent. -
Local Voices Uncover Hidden Needs in Ukraine’s Post-War Recovery
When Ukrainians rebuild their lives after liberation from Russian occupation, some restoration efforts matter more than others. By visiting villages, SLU researchers found that actions such as restoring gardens and demining forest are crucial for people’s well-being – yet they are often overlooked. -
Introduction to automatic forage stations and measurement of forage intake rate in an active stable for horses
Interest in the use of open barns on Swedish horse farms is increasing as an alternative to keeping horses in box stalls. What is the best way to introduce new horses to the facility's automated feeding system?
Explore statistics, open environmental data and species information
Search for and official statistics, open data and maps from SLU's environmental monitoring and assessment.
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