Biogeochemistry of Forest Soils

Our research goals are to advance knowledge of:

1. Biogeochemistry of forest soils in different environments.
2. Human impacts, such as land-use, management, climate change and nitrogen deposition on biogeochemical processes.

We are conducting research in the following areas:

• Soil carbon stocks and greenhouse gas emissions
• Sustainable management of forest soils
• Assessments of impacts of environmental changes and pollution
• Cycling of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in terrestrial ecosystems
• Organic phosphorus dynamics (ERC Consolidator project)

Furthermore, the unit Biogeochemistry of Forest Soils is engaged in under- and postgraduate education and environmental monitoring. The unit is responsible for the Swedish Forest Soil Inventory and The national assessments of greenhouse gas emissions from land-use.