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Here at the department, our mission is to advance the understanding of forest ecosystem processes and to progress the principles of forest ecosystem management.
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Calling researchers and practitioners: Apply by June 30 for our Futuring Masterclass
As cities around the world grapple with climate change, social inequality, and rapid urbanization, the push toward more sustainable and just urban futures have never been more urgent. Yet many dominant visions – like the much-hyped ‘smart city’ – remain steeped in techno-utopian ideals. -
From fieldwork to vision - a student's experiences on Kenyan forestry
Martin Elgh, a student in forest science at SLU, is currently finalising his Bachelor's degree. As part of his final thesis project, he spent a month in Kenya conducting fieldwork on sustainable business models for non-timber forest products (NTFPs). -
SLU and the forest sector in new collaboration to train future experts
SLU is now announcing eight new PhD positions as part of a collaboration with the forest sector. The positions are part of the research programme Wallenberg Initiatives in Forest Research (WIFORCE), aimed at meeting future knowledge needs for the sustainable management and conservation of forests. -
Microphones reveal when trees suffer from drought stress
Trees exposed to drought emit sounds – and with the help of microphones, researchers can now listen in as their water transport systems begin to fail. A new study from SLU shows that ultrasound from the forest can reveal whether trees are suffering from permanent drought damage. -
Help SLU find wild honey bees this summer
Are there still wild honeybee colonies in Sweden and Europe? If so, how do they survive the dreaded Varroa mite? These are some of the questions that researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) would like to answer, with the help of citizen scientists and beekeepers.