SLU Forest Damage Centre

We produce and collect knowledge and competence for the health of the forest

We prevent and monitor forest damage

We research, analyze and monitor forest damage in order to equip the Swedish forest against today's and tomorrow's risks of damage. We create and collect knowledge for forest health. With a focus on responsible forestry, preservation of natural values, and biological diversity, we contribute to sustainable social development under changing climate conditions.
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Analyst function

The analysis function is an important part of the SLU Forest Damage Centre. Our analysts investigate the risk for national outbreaks, compile knowledge and provide support in the event of outbreaks or other incidents.

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Research school

The SLU Forest Damage Centre's research school trains doctoral students to get a broad competence in forest damages. Here, you can network with industry and authorities. The research school is open to all doctoral students at SLU.

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Monitoring of forest damage

We collect data on damage and populations or agents that cause damage in Swedish forest ecosystems. The data contribute important information to the analysis function within the Centre and governmental work.

Our projects

Here you will find our current and past projects. We have projects in research, environmental monitoring and feasibility studies or development projects related to forest damage.
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Skogsskada - Report Tool (swe)

Skogskada is a web-based tool for reporting and identifying forest damage. The tool helps to describe the damage situation in Swedish forests and can be used as a knowledge bank.

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Tools and facts

Here you can find information and facts about forest damage. You will also find various tools that can help you. Here we gather knowledge about pests.

News

  • 2025-10-16

    Spruce’s genes determine the spread of the root rot

    The spruce tree’s own genes determine how well it resists root rot – and the outcome of the battle against the fungus is decided already in the early stages of infection.
  • 2025-09-12

    She’s fighting fire with data

    What increases or limits wildfire likelihood and its severity? That’s what PhD student Sara Jones is trying to find out. She hopes that a better understanding of wildfires can help us manage forest in ways that that reduce risk.
  • 2025-09-12

    Unknown sources fuel boreal forests with nitrogen: "Really surprising"

    Wildfires are vital for regrowth in boreal forests. But where does the nitrogen these recovering forests use actually come from? A new study on wildfire recovery sites across the boreal biome led by SLU, shows that the source of this vital nutrient largely lacks explanation.
  • 2025-08-19

    SLU Forest Damage Centre expands with new analyst

    Teresa López-Andújar Fustel is SLU Forest Damage Centre's newest addition - she takes on the role of analyst in the field of wind and snow.
  • 2025-08-11

    Forest management can reduce the risk of large wildfires

    Increasing landscape heterogeneity by reducing forest stand size and diversifying tree species lowers the likelihood of fire spreading. Avoiding ditching is also beneficial.
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