Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
 
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Knowledge Bank: Biodiversity


Planning for both timber and biodiversity

With the help of the Heureka system (a software tool), SLU researchers have asked the question how the forest should be managed to provide both high profit and good habitats for various species. (2012-01-03)

Mapping Swedish Fells

At SLU in Umeå, researchers are developing new techniques for automated mapping of land cover. (2011-11-29)

Genetic identification to protect fish

SLU researchers have been counting young salmon and brown trout on their way to the sea in a forest river called Sävarån. (2011-08-18)

Later coastal fishing favours wild salmon

Robust salmon stocks in the Baltic Sea are possible with the right knowledge and fishing methods, as suggested by Professor Hans Lundqvist and Associate Professor Kjell Leonardsson at the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Environment at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). (2011-06-23)

Green restoration of cutover peat areas after finished peat cutting

A frequent after-use alternative after finished peat cutting is afforestation. But in the field of nature conservation, there is a big interest in restoring the hydrology in cutover peat areas, converting them into new wetlands. (2011-05-09)

MOTH finds less common habitats

Every sixth years, Sweden is to report on the conservation status of the habitat types specified in the EU Habitats Directive*. (2011-04-20)

Dramatic decline for Tengmalm’s owls in northern Sweden

The number of breeding Tengmalm’s owls (Aegolius funereus) has declined dramatically in northern Sweden during the last 30 years. The reason for this decline is probably a decline in voles. (2010-11-29)

 
 

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