Research

The research at the department is divided into five subject areas. We want the activities within our subject areas to actively contribute to the development of the forest sector and society at large, while at the same time striving for strong international competitiveness in our research.

Forest Remote Sensing

We use sensors such as cameras, laser scanners, and radar to develop methods for measuring and analysing forests and vegetation. The sensors can be mounted on satellites, aircraft, drones, or placed in forests to capture the landscape from different perspectives.

Forest Planning

Forest planning refers to the process that provides information on how forests should be managed to meet the objectives of landowners, stakeholders, or society. We develop methods for this process, thereby contributing to the sustainable use of forest resources.

Forest Inventory and Sampling

The research area covers forest and landscape inventory, as well as the development of cost-effective inventory systems that utilise and combine multiple data sources.

Mathematical Statistics Applied to Forest Sciences

We use sensors such as cameras, laser scanners, and radar to develop methods for measuring and analysing forests and vegetation. The sensors can be mounted on satellites, aircraft, drones, or placed in forests to capture the landscape from different perspectives.

Landscape Studies

We describe and analyse the state of and changes in ecosystems and societies—locally and at the landscape level—with a focus on sustainability issues.

Programmes and major projects