Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Environmental Studies

We generate knowledge supporting the sustainable use of natural resources in a changing world. Our work enhances the understanding of interactions between plants, animals and humans across the globe.

  • Our research covers everything from the behaviour of wild animals to conservation efforts in forests and water.
  • Our study programmes are suitable for those who want to contribute to the conservation of natural resources and a sustainable future.

Wireless Remote Animal Monitoring

SLU WRAM is a national knowledge centre and platform for animal data.

Contribute to a sustainable future for fish and wildlife

Our international Master's programme is unique, and lectures are given by world-leading researchers.
News & Events

News

  • 2025-07-01

    Moose in Decline in Europe Despite Iconic Status

    The iconic status of the moose offers no guarantee or prosperity. While the population of greatest ungulate around the globe is stable in North America the moose population is decreasing in Europe.
  • 2025-06-17

    She maps the movement of moose in the managed forest landscape

    How are moose movement patterns affected by our managed forests? This is what PhD student Desirée Guidobaldi Stenbacka is trying to find out and hopes that this understanding can support a more sustainable coexistence between moose and forestry.
  • 2025-04-28

    Moose footage reveals: Make conscious food choices for the right nutritional balance

    Using camera collars and the moose's own films, researchers have investigated why moose eat the way they do. The study, conducted on moose in Norway during the summer, shows that moose consciously choose to eat different types of plants to get the overall nutrition they need.
  • 2025-04-10

    Pharmaceutical pollution affects migration in Atlantic salmon

    Young salmon exposed to pharmaceutical pollution change their behaviour. They prefer to swim alone rather than in shoals and take greater risks during the vital migration from river to sea. This is the result of a unique new study conducted at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU.
  • 2025-04-04

    10 new research partnerships to advance sustainable forest management granted

    Ten doctoral projects have been granted within WIFORCE – Wallenberg Initiatives in Forest Research programme at SLU. The projects are conducted in collaboration with private and public partners and aim to contribute to the sustainable forestry of the future.

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