About the department
The Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (LAPF) at SLU Alnarp is an internationally leading academic environment for education, research, collaboration and environmental analysis on issues related to landscape change and development.
Research
Researchers at the Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management work on issues related to the planning, design and management of all types of landscapes (urban, peri-urban, rural) and at all scales.
Education
Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels is a central part of our operations. Each academic year, approximately 500 students study the courses we offer.
News & Events
News
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Urban forests are becoming increasingly important for climate adaptation in cities
How should Europe’s cities plan and manage their forests in a time of climate change and growing demands for resilient urban environments? This question is at the center as SLU researcher Thomas Randrup speaks at a European conference in Antalya. -
New study shows what Swedes consider most important about their forests
It is easy to think that tree species, age, and lushness determine how we experience a forest. But more important than the forest’s composition is its accessibility. This is shown in a new study from SLU. -
How do we create robust cities?
Sweden’s new urban development strategy highlights robust cities as one of three key directions. During the latest webinar in the series Urban landscapes webinar-series, participants discussed how cities can address both current and future challenges. -
The war in Ukraine shows that short food supply chains secure food in times of crisis
When crisis strikes, large-scale food supply systems do not always hold. Experiences from Ukraine demonstrate how quickly distribution can break down. A new research project is now being launched to examine how local solutions can strengthen preparedness. -
How cities can become more sustainable – research summarized in ten lessons
A new international study has reviewed two decades of urban experiments and summarized ten lessons that can help cities become more sustainable. Kes McCormick from SLU is one of the researchers behind the work.
Research groups
Research groups
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Design of Landscapes
The subject area Design of Landscapes conducts research, education (at all cycles) and outreach activities that positions design as an indispensable conceptual and technical activity for addressing landscape change and the understanding of processes that influence such change. -
Landscape Governance and Management
We conduct research, development and teaching on governance and management of landscapes, primarily in urban environments. Our expertise largely concerns professional management of outdoor environments. -
Landscape Planning
The subject area of Landscape Planning deals with research, education, cooperation and environmental monitoring and assessment (EMA) for and on cross-sectorial planning of landscapes for society’s demands and landscape-related contemporary challenges. -
Vegetation design and function
The urban vegetation group conduct socially relevant research and teaching in the areas of planning, design, construction and management of vegetation in primarily, but not exclusively in an urban context.