Vindeln and Ätnarova Experimental Forests with Svartberget Research Station

Vindeln Experimental Forests (latitude 64º10’ elevation 160-320 meters asl) is situated in Vindeln 60 km west of Umeå in the Province of Västerbotten. Since 1998, Ätnarova Experimental Forest situated 23 km south-west of Gällivare, is also administrated by Vindeln Experimental Forests. The forest land is owned by Sveaskog. The experimental forests and the Svartberget research station belongs to the Unit for field-based forest research at the Faculty of Forest Science .

Mixed coniferous forest is the dominating forest type in the experimental forests in Vindeln. The bedrock consists almost entirely of gneiss. The dominating type of soil is moraine of various thickness. The climate is an important limiting factor due to the northern position of the forests. The region is in-between coastal climate and inland climate.

Svartberget reseach station is a modern research station built in 1979/80 with 15 employees all year round including PhD students and additional seasonal employees. Vindeln Experimental Forests is a well-developed research infrastructure with modern and functional equipment for research activities and logistics.

Vindeln Experimental Forests is an important resource for students at the Forestry MSc programme at SLU in Umeå. Excursions and education are organised also for other categories of visitors. Trainee positions can be arranged.