Our work
Research
We investigate different aspects of soils in order to develop the scientific basis for sustainable land use.
Environmental Monitoring
We carry out monitoring and assessment in agricultural landscapes, forest and eutrophication.
Education
We offer courses at basic and advanced level, as well as PhD training.
Collaboration
We collaborate with stakeholders and the public within our research.
News and events
News
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Rare boreal deadwood fungi do not recover in clear-cut forests
Managed boreal forests support far less diverse fungal communities compared to successional forests sprung from forest fires. A new study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences shows stark differences in the abundance of rare species between environments of different forest regimes. -
Cover crops reduce nitrogen leaching in a warmer climate
Climate change is expected to lead to increased nitrogen leaching in the Nordic countries. In his thesis, David Nimblad Svensson shows that growing cover crops is an important measure, that will become even more important in a future climate to reduce nitrogen leaching and preserve soil fertility. -
Strong sunlight limits plant diversity and biomass in grasslands
The sun is the basis for photosynthesis, but not all plants thrive in strong sunlight. Strong sunlight even constrains plant diversity and plant biomass in the world's grasslands, a new study shows. Temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric nitrogen deposition have less impact on plant diversity.