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The total amount of nitrogen acquired in forests, prairies and other natural areas via biological nitrogen fixation might be lower than previously estimated. This is indicated in a new study, which has climate implications, as plants need the element to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Swedish forest growth is rising after a decline. Harvests are down from record levels. Scots pine volume increases, while Norway spruce declines, and dead wood volume continues to increase. These are some of the key findings in the latest official statistics from the National Forest Inventory.

What role did political rhetoric play in the rapid shift in climate policy after the 2022 election? SLU researchers who have analyzed debates in parliament and the media believe that politicians used ambiguous messages to appeal to multiple ideological groups simultaneously.

Seven individuals have been named honorary doctors at SLU this year. Their expertise spans agriculture, aquaculture, animal oral health, tree pests, landscapes, and animal reproduction. Four are based in Sweden, and one each in Finland, South Africa, and the UK.

The growth rate of Swedish forests is increasing again after a period of decline. Harvest levels are decreasing following record highs, Scots pine continues to increase in volume while Norway spruce is declining, and the amount of dead wood continues to rise.