Congrats to Paulina Bergmark

“I work as a research engineer at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, in the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies. I recently completed my doctoral studies, where I focused on beetles and fungi that live in dead wood. These organisms are an important part of the biodiversity in northern forests. I'm especially interested in how different ways of managing forests affect these species. My goal is to understand how forest use and biodiversity conservation can be combined in smart and effective ways.”

How does your research align with the One Health concept, and in what ways can it contribute to a more sustainable and socially impactful world?

“Forests in the Nordic countries have been used and managed very intensively for a long time, which has had a negative impact on many species. My research helps us understand how forests can be managed in a more sustainable way, so we can continue using them, but also protect the beetles, fungi, and other species that depend on these ecosystems. Healthy forests support both nature and people, which makes this work important for a better future.”

What are your plans now after your PhD?

“I will continue working in research, but now in the role of a research engineer. My main focus will be on restoration ecology, which means studying how different ways of managing and protecting nature affect biodiversity. I'm very happy about this position, as it will help me broaden my knowledge of forest ecology and allow me to be involved in the research process, from collecting data in the field to helping researchers analyse it.”