Environment and natural resources:

Man affects nature 

The use of the natural resources soil and forest brings both advantages and disadvantages for the environment. But often it is the same fundamental knowledge that needs to be applied, whether you are growing potatoes, improving the fertility of forestland, or reducing the impact on the environment.

The research at SLU in the areas of environment and conservation include nutrient cycles, and the loss of nutrients into water, as well as the effects of cultivation and forestry on soil micro-organisms and biodiversity. Grazing animals helping to keep the landscape open is another example.