Research at the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

The world is changing rapidly and understanding how everything is connected is important. Our research covers everything from studies of plants and animals to the interactions of entire ecosystems.

  • We study the effects of a changing climate and the human footprint on the environment.
  • We evaluate nature conservation measures on land and in water to contribute to sustainable solutions.
Our research is divided into four research areas

Aquatic Ecology

Overfishing, hydropower, eutrophication, new invasive species, environmental pollutants, and climate change are taking a toll on our wild fish populations. We work to create knowledge that contributes to solutions to these problems.

Molecular Ecology

We generate knowledge about wild populations, test ecological and evolutionary hypotheses, and support data-driven conservation and wildlife management. Our most important data is genetic information from individuals.

Restoration Ecology

We explore how nature restoration and conservation efforts affect species and their environments. We work closely with a range of stakeholders and have a strong international network of collaborators to ensure our findings are relevant and have impact.

Animal Ecology

We study the ecology of wild mammals and birds, including how they affect ecosystems and communities, and how they are managed. We work with stakeholders around the world for a sustainable future.

Publications

Here you will find the department's page in the publication database SLU pub.