Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

How should Europe’s cities plan and manage their forests in a time of climate change and growing demands for resilient urban environments? This question is at the center as SLU researcher Thomas Randrup speaks at a European conference in Antalya.

A total of 432 people have chosen a programme at the Faculty of Forest Sciences as their first choice. That is 126 more than last year—an increase of 41 percent, according to a compilation by the faculty.

It is easy to think that tree species, age, and lushness determine how we experience a forest. But more important than the forest’s composition is its accessibility. This is shown in a new study from SLU.

Our lab, at Southern Swedish Forest Science Centre, focuses on the biology, ecology, and epidemiology of both native and non-native tree pests and pathogens—organisms that inflict significant ecological and economic damage across both forest and urban landscapes.

We conduct research on conservation ecology, plant ecology, forest history, and plant-animal interactions – knowledge that supports decisions on how forests can preserve biodiversity and be managed sustainably in Sweden and globally.

We conduct research on forest management in both coniferous and broadleaved forests in Sweden and other parts of the world. The research focuses on forest production, regeneration, and silviculture, as well as how forestry can support diverse goals and values and help mitigate climate change.

Our research spans forest planning and advisory services to forest policy, gender equality, and societal transitions – with a focus on both local landscapes and global perspectives.