Our mission
Here at the department, our mission is to advance the understanding of forest ecosystem processes and to progress the principles of forest ecosystem management.
Laboratory Facilities
Our state-of-the-art labs offer analysis on soils, plants, gases, and water components in SSIL, BAL and research lab facilities
Research Infrastructures
The unit for field-based forest research was established in 2004 and is part of the Faculty of Forest Sciences.
BIOGEOMON 2026
SLU host the BIOGEOMON conference on June 8-11, 2026 at the Umea Campus
WIFORCE
Wallenberg Initiatives in Forest Research explore how climate, environment, and genetics affect forest growth and health
News & Events
News
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A global project offers new insights into biodiversity
Fieldwork for the ambitious Lifeplan project has now been completed. Over six years, teams across the world have collected vast amounts of data on life on Earth. The audio recordings alone would be enough to create a playlist lasting 172 years. The results will change how we view biodiversity. -
New hyperspectral drone pushes forest stress monitoring to a new frontier
SLU Forest Damage Center has expanded its capabilities with Sweden’s first co-aligned VNIR–SWIR–LiDAR hyperspectral drone system for advanced forest stress detection. -
Securing food in the cities of the future
New risks, new legislation and new forms of collaboration raise the question: how can municipalities, regions and food system actors act to make Sweden more resilient in times of crisis? -
From waste to wealth: How toilets can become fertiliser factories
In a changing world, one thing stays constant: we all need toilets. Sanitation protects our health and keeps our environment clean. World Toilet Day 2025, on 19 November, highlights “Sanitation in a changing world” and the need for future-ready systems and services. Check out SLU’s contribution! -
Fighting antimicrobial resistance through knowledge and action
The World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 18-24 November is to raise global awareness and promote best practises. Take some time this week to learn about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and raise your own awareness. SLU offers a large selection of research and aspects within the theme.