Discover Our Research
Our research addresses issues related to forest health, forest management and production, conservation ecology, forest history, as well as forest policy and planning. The research is relevant at national, European, and global levels, but often focuses on forests and landscapes in southern Sweden.
The research focuses on how forest ecosystems can help mitigate the effects of climate change and contributes to new knowledge about sustainable forests and forestry. Emphasis is placed on applied science that benefits the forest sector, academia, and society at large, and we often work in interdisciplinary collaborations.
Silviculture and Forest Regeneration
The goal of the research is to increase knowledge about the effects of different management practices in forests. These measures may aim to boost production, enhance other values such as biodiversity or recreation, or alter the characteristics of the forest.
Conservation Ecology and Forest History
Research focuses on conservation ecology, vegetation history, and plant–animal interactions, all within forest ecosystems. The knowledge contributes to strategies for preserving biodiversity and understanding how forests are affected by and can adapt to climate change.
Forest Policy and Planning
Research ranges from forest planning at the property and landscape levels to forest policy at national and international scales. Topics include forest advisory services, landscape perspectives in forest planning, participatory processes, gender equality in the forestry sector, and societal transitions.
Forest Pathology
Research focuses on pathogens causing diseases in urban and rural forests. The aim is to raise awareness of the economic and ecological impacts of native and exotic tree diseases and to find solutions that reduce forest losses and promote healthy, sustainable forests.
Our Publications
Researchers at Southern Swedish Forest Science publish their findings in various journals, reports, and books. These can be found in SLU’s publication database (SLUpub). Here are links to ours:
Other Research Initiatives
The department hosts several major research initiatives addressing current and future challenges for sustainable forests and forestry.