The Krycklan Catchment Study

A unique opportunity for integrating projects in water quality, hydrological, and ecological studies across boreal landscapes

Location

Krycklan is a watershed located in the boreal region of northern Sweden in the county of Västerbotten. Krycklan is a tributary to the national River Vindelälven which starts in the mountain range, crosses Sweden and enters the Baltic Sea near Umeå.
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About us

Krycklan is a 6,780 ha watershed spanning a forested landscape dotted with wetlands and lakes. Part of it lies within the Svartberget Experimental Forest, established in the 1920s and now managed by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
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Data

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Education

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Projects

Explore research projects using the Krycklan Catchment Study to investigate hydrological, biogeochemical, and ecological processes across boreal landscapes.

History

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Publications

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Gallery

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