Knowledge bank: Forests
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Wind damages expected to increase in a warmer climate
In spite of elks, spruce beetles and pathogenic fungi, wind is probably the largest cause of economic loss for European forestry. A number of reports in recent years investigates how the risk of wind damage can be expected to develop during the rest of the century, -
Tips on what you can do to prevent forest fires
When the fire risk in Sweden is high, and there is an extremely high risk of forest fires in many parts of the country, it is important to be careful and follow any fire bans. Here are some tips for homeowners and landowners on how to prevent a fire from starting and spreading.
Research: Forests
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WoodReconstruct
The project will investigate how wood can be used effectively for repairs, temporary housing, and long-term sustainable rebuilding in war-torn Ukraine. It will also strengthen Swedish preparedness within wood building. -
Decolonizing Land use Planning: Reimagining Sami-state relations in Sweden and Finland (RE-LAND)
This project seeks to understand what decolonization could entail for the everyday practice of land use planning in Sami lands.
Departments: Forests
Collaborative centers: Forests
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Trees for the future
2021 T4F started a new phase with a new research plan for the coming 5 years. The new plan includes some structural changes that open up completely new possibilities. T4F investigates which trees will be found in the forests in the future: