Spruce Bark Could Replace Toxic Chemicals
A simple decoction made from spruce bark may offer a better alternative to the harsh chemicals traditionally used to prevent the formation of dangerous gases and slime in paper mills and wastewater systems.
People and forests as resources
A bioeconomy reduce societal dependence on fossil fuels by utilizing biomass. We are driven by the innovations required for a green transition, with a more circular perspective on economy, technology, and new materials.
Education on all levels
Teaching is a major part of our work. Through our programs and courses within forest economics, production and processing, we educate key players for a sustainable future.
Laboratories and pilot facilities
In our laboratories and pilot facilities in Sweden we do cutting-edge research into wood technology and biomass. Learn more about the work, the machines and the collaborations within in the facilities.
Collaboration
Our work takes us around the world through national and international colleagues and collaborations. Together with our networks, we explore how forest resources are used and can be used sustainably across the globe.
News
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Africa’s Youth take on responsibility for the Continent’s Forests
Africa’s young population plays an increasingly important role in sustainably managing the continent’s forests. New initiatives and workshops in Kenya and Cameroon, show how local knowledge, digital tools and entrepreneurship contributes to a sustainable forestry and green economy. -
Digital innovation hub boosts forest sector in northern Sweden
How can SLU’s goldmine of forest data be put to the best possible use? Through Digital Impact North, a collaborative network for digital innovation, powerful tools have ended up in the right hands at more than 100 public and private actors in northern Sweden – leading to award-winning products. -
Spruce Bark Could Replace Toxic Chemicals
A simple decoction made from spruce bark may offer a better alternative to the harsh chemicals traditionally used to prevent the formation of dangerous gases and slime in paper mills and wastewater systems. -
Vinnova’s BioGlue Centre is Up to Speed
BioGlue Centre Days on December 2-3 brought together 50 enthusiasts of biobased adhesives at the historic 15th-century Wik castle near Uppsala, Sweden. -
Three SLU researchers receive Wallenberg funding for research on the future of forests
Three researchers at SLU have been awarded grants within the Wallenberg Foundations’ initiative in humanities and social science forest research. The projects will generate new knowledge on forest restoration, forest owners’ decisions and the role of forest history in future forest management. -
Intense program for Bioglue at Canadian conference
A delegation from Bioglue presented the work of the centre at FPS International Conference on Wood Adhesives was held at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver. -
Soy flour good start for biobased glue
Soy flour could be a good base for adhesives, since it Is renewable and cheap. But the issue of wet strength has yet to be solved.
Research groups
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Wood Science and Wood Technology
The group of Wood Science and Wood Technology conducts research and education on wood materials and products. -
Biomass Technology and Chemistry
Our research focuses on creating value from industrial biomass residues for energy, material and chemical applications. -
Forest operations
Forest Technology focus on the organization and implementation of forest management and processes for industrial raw materials supply, as well as applied methods and technology for this. This includes regeneration, silviculture aspects and harvesting operations management and raw material logistics. -
Business Administration
The research focus covers the wood based value chain as part of a sustainable bio-economy. Our research includes both product and service production with a triple bottom line understanding in a context of global competition. -
Forest policy
Our research in forest policy focuses on institutions, property rights and policies to govern forest resources and to guide decision making towards a sustainable bio-based economy. -
Forest Economics
Forest economics studies the management of forests with the aim of achieving the greatest sustainable benefits to society. Forests produce a multitude of benefits ranging from extractive (e.g. timber) and non-extractive (e.g. recreation, carbon sequestration) uses to non-use values. -
Forest Resource Economics
Our Resource Economics research is centred around two broad areas: the economics of renewable energy, and understanding decision-making processes related to resource and environmental questions.