Ditch, Stream, or Something in Between? Classification and Management of Forest Waterways
Save the date! Join our webbinar for scientific and practicioner inputs as well as discussions on the management, regulation and conservation of our freshwater system.
Date: 11 February 2026
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Language: Engelska
Organiser: SLU
Location: Online
Registration to: lenka.kuglerova@slu.se
How should we distinguish between ditches, streams, and other modified waterways – and does it matter for management, regulation, or conservation of biodiversity? This two-hour discussion-oriented webinar brings together stakeholders from agencies, forestry, research, and conservation to critically examine how waterways are classified and used in practice.
The session will combine short scientific and practitioner inputs with structured breakout discussions focusing on needs, challenges, and consequences of different classifications for everyday decision-making. The webinar will serve as a starting point for building a longer-term stakeholder group interested in jointly developing more workable approaches to waterway classification and management.
The event is organised within the AquaBioEx project and closely linked to BlueLeadsGreen, reflecting shared interests in forest–water interactions, ecological function, and practical governance. Active participation is encouraged, and all perspectives are welcome.
To register, press the button above, and don't forget to register your name and organization.
Program
More detailed program and link to the webinar will be provided in January.