In-Situ
A central objective of the INSYLVA in situ component is to strengthen interoperability between forest research infrastructures across Europe by harmonizing field observations, metadata standards, and data accessibility. The Swedish node contributes extensive expertise in boreal forest ecosystems, long-term experimental research, and environmental monitoring, supporting both scientific excellence and evidence-based forest management under changing climate conditions.
The planned activities for the Swedish node include coordination of national stakeholders, development of governance structures, integration of existing monitoring systems, and preparation for long-term operational sustainability within the broader INSYLVA framework.
The infrastructure combines long-term field experiments, ecosystem monitoring, and digital research resources through the SilvaBoreal system, which contains metadata and observational information from thousands of forestry field trials across Sweden. SilvaBoreal serves as a national platform for preserving, coordinating, and providing access to long-term forest experiments and associated environmental datasets.
Svartberget Research Station
The Svartberget Research Station was established in 1979 and serves as the heart of the Vindeln Experimental Forests which is owned by Sveaskog with a total area exceeding 6,300 hectares.
Asa Experimental Forest
The Asa Experimental Forest was established in 1988 as part of an initiative for field research in southern Sweden, in collaboration between SLU and the forestry industry.
Krycklan Catchment Study
A long-term research site for hydrology, biogeochemistry, and ecosystem processes, providing valuable data on nutrient cycling, carbon storage, and forest management impacts.
The core of the Swedish in situ services consists of Svartberget Research Station, Krycklan Catchment Study, Asa Research Station, and the Silva Boreal database.
Unlike broader ecosystem observation infrastructures, the Swedish INSYLVA node is specifically focused on forest research infrastructures and their integration with forestry stakeholders, education, decision-support systems, and digital forest technologies. The node provides a platform for interdisciplinary research spanning forest ecology, silviculture, hydrology, biodiversity, climate adaptation, and sustainable bioeconomy development.
Unlike broader ecosystem observation infrastructures, the Swedish INSYLVA node is specifically focused on forest research infrastructures and their integration with forestry stakeholders, education, decision-support systems, and digital forest technologies. The node provides a platform for interdisciplinary research spanning forest ecology, silviculture, hydrology, biodiversity, climate adaptation, and sustainable bioeconomy development.
The Swedish node provides a unique environment where multiple European and national research infrastructures are co-located, including ICOS, SITES, and ACTRIS. This creates strong opportunities for interdisciplinary ecosystem research and international collaboration.
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