SLU Grimsö Wildlife Research Station

Researchers and field staff at SLU Grimsö Wildlife Research Station conduct wildlife monitoring and research, and teach about wild animals throughout the year. The station is located in Bergslagen, surrounded by extensive forests. It is also home to the Swedish Wildlife Damage Centre, which coordinates activities, provides information and offers training on the prevention and management of wildlife damage.

  • Sweden’s only wildlife research station
  • External researchers are welcome to use the station and its collected data
  • This knowledge is crucial for conservation and management
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Research

Wildlife Ecology

Never before have so many people and wild animals shared the same landscapes. This makes wildlife ecology more relevant than ever.

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Collaboration

Wildlife Damage Centre

The Swedish Wildlife Damage Centre provides information and education about management of protected wildlife, such as large carnivores and large grazing birds.

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Monitoring

Wildlife monitoring

The wildlife monitoring data from the Grimsö Research Station are used to evaluate census methods and to track species’ population dynamics.

About us

About Grimsö

Read more about what’s happening at the SLU Grimsö Research Station and how to get in touch with us.

Course

Wildlife biology

A popular course where students stay at the research station and have the opportunity to meet many leading wildlife researchers.

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Lab

Genetic laboratory

One of our fields of expertise is genetic analysis of low-quality samples, such as droppings, urine, saliva.

Book accommodation

Stay at the station

You can stay at Grimsö Wildlife Research Station for short or longer periods. We also welcome groups looking for a pleasant venue for conferences and meetings.