SLU Swedish Biodiversity Centre

12 June 2024

Subarctic species richness and distribution influenced by climate

Even remote, sparsely populated areas are affected by human-induced climate change. In his doctoral thesis, Pablo de la Peña Aguilera investigated what controls the distribution and species composition of insects, vascular plants and soil fungi across subarctic landscapes. He has found that species richness decreases with altitude and increases with soil temperature and moisture.

17 February 2024

An interdisciplinary approach to multifunctional landscapes

A group of researchers discussing in a forest.

Our landscapes serve numerous vital purposes, including providing food and clean water, supporting biodiversity, producing timber, and offering spaces for recreation. As the demand for these ecosystem services continues to increase, it is more crucial than ever for scientists from various fields to collaborate.

31 January 2024

Clear connection between climate and soil water permeability - or is it?

A man kneeling in a field, inspecting a water meter.

A new meta-analysis of 466 studies shows that climate is linked to soil water permeability, challenging the dominant explanation. At the same time, the researchers suspect that there is another explanation hidden behind the data. - 'If we can understand the factors that influence soil water permeability, it could help society to better manage large amounts of rainfall,' says John Koestel, researcher at SLU and Agroscope in Switzerland.

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Subarctic species richness and distribution influenced by climate

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