Environmental sciences related to agriculture and land use
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical, biological and information sciences to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems. The subject include research on biodiversity, risks and ethics.
Sign up 2-3oct
Sign up for the Networking symposium on plant protection and forest damage 2–3 October in Umeå here. Read more about the network symposium here.
About us
An intriguing mix of interdisciplinary research and researchers focused on providing scientifically founded decision, support and knowledge to the surrounding society
Sow a seed
One third of the world's tropical rainforests have been lost. Half of what remains is degraded. This project was launched in 1998 to show whether it is possible to rehabilitate severely degraded
Bachelors Forestry Program at the Department of Forest Ecology and Management
Join the movement to becoming a forest expert- your first step begins HERE! Our world-class team of experts can help you channel your passion into creating a better future for forests and people
Plant protection in the media
SLU's plant protection researchers is often featured in news articles, radio, podcasts and television. See examples of SLU's plant protection research in the media: Plant protection in the media in
Joint Action Plant Health
In a letter to the government, SLU and the Swedish Board of Agriculture have proposed an initiative on plant health based on a mandate from the government. The initiative, called Joint Action Plant
Plant protection material
Here you can find material that presents SLU's plant protection research and other useful material. Movie on plant protection During autumn 2021, a movie on SLU's plant protection research was
Newsletter
Sign up to our email-list and newsletter if you want to stay in contact with other researchers in plant protection at SLU and get information on plant protection activities at SLU. The newsletter
Other activities
Our activities include seminars, workshops and field trips that aim to enrich our students knowledge and promote networking with other researchers, society and industry. We have joint activities with
Diss Lukas Hallberg
Floodplain remediation in agricultural streams : improved process understanding for reduced eutrophication charlotta.eriksson@slu.se Lukas Hallberg defends his thesis "Floodplain remediation in
Video gallery
Videos about Forest History in Scandinavia For a first glimpse of our research ideas, have a look at our short films which we have produced together with Bosse and Titti Backström (Banum).
Education
Education and Awareness A core part of the group is the promote awareness and understanding through teaching Forest History at the Undergraduate and Graduate Levels at SLU. For more information about