Our mission
Here at the department, our mission is to advance the understanding of forest ecosystem processes and to progress the principles of forest ecosystem management.
Laboratory Facilities
Our state-of-the-art labs offer analysis on soils, plants, gases, and water components in SSIL, BAL and research lab facilities
Research Infrastructures
The unit for field-based forest research was established in 2004 and is part of the Faculty of Forest Sciences.
BIOGEOMON 2026
SLU host the BIOGEOMON conference on June 8-11, 2026 at the Umea Campus
WIFORCE
Wallenberg Initiatives in Forest Research explore how climate, environment, and genetics affect forest growth and health
News & Events
News
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New discovery challenges old assumptions about how plant cells stick together
PhD student Özer Erguvan discovered two key sites in plant cell walls that help cells stick together - findings that challenge textbook knowledge. He also found that sugars play a role in this process. In this interview, he shares insights from his PhD journey. -
Researchers' call: Consider the risk of animal-borne diseases in ecosystem restoration
Disturbances in the habitats of wild animals increase the risk for outbreaks of animal-borne diseases. However, even when habitats are restored, there are risks that should be taken into account. This according to a study led by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). -
From Looks to DNA: How Arctic Charr Evolve Within a Single Lake
Arctic charr can look and behave very differently within the same lake, but are they also genetically different? This study seeks to answer that question while offering a new perspective on our understanding of how evolution works. -
Exploring seascapes through taste, memory, and stories
Professor Maggie Roe from Newcastle University recently visited SLU in Alnarp to share insights from the UK-based research initiative Seascapes: Tyne to Tees, Shores to Seas, a multi-year project focused on reconnecting local communities with the coastal and marine landscapes of northeast England. -
The breed does not determine the dog - significant differences in mentality both between and within breeds
Carefully choosing a dog breed can give future owners a sense of security in knowing its typical appearance, needs, and temperament. But new research highlights that differences between individuals within the same breed can be just as significant—something many may not be aware of.