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Here at the department, our mission is to advance the understanding of forest ecosystem processes and to progress the principles of forest ecosystem management.
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News
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A Warm Farewell: Jörg Brunet Honored for His Teaching Ahead of Retirement
Jörg Brunet, Professor of Forest Ecology at SLU in Alnarp, has been honored with the Alnarp Student Union’s Teaching Award – a tribute to his many years of dedicated and widely appreciated teaching. As he nears retirement, he sees the award as a warm and meaningful farewell from the students. -
Prescribed burns most effective in dry conditions
Prescribed forest burning is often conducted in spring when the ground is moist, but a new PhD thesis from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) shows they are most beneficial for biodiversity during dry conditions. -
Ambiguous messages appear to have paved the way for rapid climate policy change
What role did political rhetoric play in the rapid shift in climate policy after the 2022 election? SLU researchers who have analyzed debates in parliament and the media believe that politicians used ambiguous messages to appeal to multiple ideological groups simultaneously. -
When gardening became a science – new book depicts cultivation throughout history
Now, Swedish Garden History 1500 to 1800 has been published, the final part in a three-volume work that covers Swedish garden culture from prehistoric times to the present. -
Last open call: 12 PhD student projects in WIFORCE Research School
Researchers at the Faculty of Forest Sciences can now apply for PhD student projects focusing on the future sustainable use of forests. Apply no later than September 23. Also those who are not yet docents may be eligible to apply.