Damage caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses

Fungi, bacteria and viruses can cause devastating damage. SLU conducts research on the most economically and ecologically important pests in Swedish forests.

Dead elm and ashes. Photo.

Elm and ash 30 years

A large proportion of elm and ash stands in southern Sweden have been severely affected by two introduced fungal diseases, Dutch elm disease and ash dieback, over the past 30 years.

Scots pine blister rust on branch. Photo.

Cronartium pini in Sweden

is a very serious fungal disease that affects pine trees throughout Sweden. It causes millions of dollars in damage to the forestry industry every year. Here you can read an overview of this destructive fungus.