Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology

The department conducts high-quality research and undergraduate and postgraduate education at an international level. We collaborate with society and industry to advance a bio-based economy, where forest biomaterials play a key role.

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We are since January 1st, 2026, part of the Department of Forest Bioeconomy and Technology. Meet us there, this page will cease to exist on April 1st, 2026.
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Forest technology division

The research field includes scientific theories and methods for studying and developing forest operation work processes, machinery and tools as well as human work to perform different actions. This means that energy requirements, work effort, environmental issues, environmental impact, utilization of raw materials and quality of performance, as well as economy and work environment, are taken into account, not least from a systems perspective. Some important areas of development include robotics, sustainable technology, bioenergy systems and logistics.

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News

  • 2026-03-13

    She sees the potential in fast-growing broadleaves

    The ecologist with a focus on silviculture and forest production, Anneli Adler, has joined the Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre at SLU, where she will continue to be a part of the Trees For Me network through her focus on fast-growing broadleaf trees in a changing climate.
  • 2026-03-12

    Fiskbarometern: The status of Sweden’s fish and shellfish stocks

    At Fiskbarometern, SLU presents the status and trends of fish and shellfish stocks in Swedish marine and freshwater environments. The assessments for 2025 are now complete. The situation is most concerning in the Baltic Proper, while perch in Lake Vänern are on the rise.
  • 2026-03-11

    Sustainable on paper, but not in the sea: new study examines fisheries in the Northeast Atlantic

    Fishing pressure in the Northeast Atlantic has decreased and fish stocks are recovering. However, a new study shows that the reference level used in fisheries advice gives an overly optimistic assessment of stock status. We risk fishing too intensively before stocks reach a sustainable biomass.
  • 2026-03-09

    Northern Swedish rivers cause female bears to hesitate – but males swim across

    The large rivers that flow through northern Sweden affect how brown bears move through the landscape. When bears reach the riverbank, males and females act differently. This is shown by a study conducted by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU).
  • 2026-03-03

    A cause of persistent taste loss after Covid-19 has been discovered

    Some people have experienced a loss of taste long after a COVID-19 infection has subsided. Researchers from SLU, Uppsala University and the University of Colorado have shown that this may be due to a disruption in taste cells that would otherwise give rise to experiences of sweet, bitter or umami.