Our mission
Here at the department, our mission is to advance the understanding of forest ecosystem processes and to progress the principles of forest ecosystem management.
Laboratory Facilities
Our state-of-the-art labs offer analysis on soils, plants, gases, and water components in SSIL, BAL and research lab facilities
Research Infrastructures
The unit for field-based forest research was established in 2004 and is part of the Faculty of Forest Sciences.
BIOGEOMON 2026
SLU host the BIOGEOMON conference on June 8-11, 2026 at the Umea Campus
WIFORCE
Wallenberg Initiatives in Forest Research explore how climate, environment, and genetics affect forest growth and health
News & Events
News
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SASi-SPi showcased its work at the Agri4D conference in Uppsala
SASi-SPi presented its progress at midterm with a dedicated 90-minute session during the Agri4D research conference hosted by SLU in Uppsala. -
Agreement signed with African university network promoting agricultural education and research
On 25 September, SLU’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Maria Knutson Wedel and RUFORUM’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Patrick Okori has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions. -
Prime Minister visits SLU in Alnarp – focus on research for future food security
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson visited SLU Alnarp on October 8 to learn more about research that strengthens Sweden’s preparedness and contributes to a sustainable food system. During the visit, he saw how SLU is developing robust and resilient crops for future food production. -
Award-Winning Professor: “I’ve always wanted to leave my mark on the field”
For over 40 years, Professor Henrik Elvang Jensen has shaped the field of veterinary pathology internationally – developing new diagnostic methods, changing clinical practices, and creating guidelines now used worldwide. -
How can we work with nature in our cities and regions?
There was great interest in nature-based solutions, NbS, when the SLU-based Nature-based Solutions Network together with the City of Malmö hosted a summit in Malmö.