Collaboration

External collaboration specialists

We have several people with a specific remit to interact with the public. Feel free to contact them.

• Mats Jonsell, Forest entomology
• Erik Öckinger, Biodiversity
• Velemir Ninkovic, Plant protection, Agriculture

Wildlife Damage Centre 

SLU Wildlife Damage Centre is a national centre of expertise on wildlife, wildlife damage and society, working on behalf of the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. The centre carries out surveys of predators and large birds, provides training for county administrative boards and shares information about wildlife damage.

Risk assessment of plant pests

At SLU Risk assessment of plant pests, we produce information and risk assessments to support the Swedish Board of Agriculture in managing risks posed by new plant pests in agriculture, forestry, horticulture, green spaces and natural habitats. These pests may include insects, nematodes, mites, fungi, bacteria and viruses.

Centre for Biological Control

Several individuals at the department are part of the SLU Centre for Biological Control. The Centre is involved in organising meetings about plant protection and biocontrol. Another of their tasks is to participate in expert panels concerning proposals for new regulation within the field of plant protection. 

Collaborative research

Our research does not take place in a vacuum. We often work with farmers, bee keepers and others. We also run citizen science projects where members of the public contribute to our research, for example by submitting photographs of wild animals or identifying pollinators in agricultural landscapes. We are frequently commissioned by government agencies such as the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, the Swedish Board of Agriculture and the Swedish Forest Agency.

Environmental monitoring and assessment

We are responsible for environmental monitoring and assessment of agricultural land. The results are used to monitor progress towards Sweden's environmental objectives, follow up on the EU's agricultural policy and support international reporting. We also monitor wildlife and spruce bark beetles.

Engaging with schools and the public

We believe it is important for children, young people and the wider public to gain insight into exciting and up-to-date research and environmental monitoring and assessment. That is why we take part in events such as the SciFest science festival.

Sharing our knowledge

Every year, you can meet us at hundreds of conferences and events for forest owners, farmers, hunters, birdwatchers, government agencies, conservation organisations and members of the public. We also organise popular webinars for people working in nature conservation, particularly forest conservation. Many of our staff are in demand as speakers, and our research is frequently featured in the media.

Follow us on social media

In partnership with a number of other departments, we run SLU Natur on Facebook and Instagram. You can follow us there to find out what is happening within research and environmental analysis. Our aim is to tell people about the results but also provide them with a glimpse into how our research is conducted. This is why our followers are also invited into the field, as well as into our laboratories and greenhouses.