What is the research school BECFOR?

The mission of the research school is to ensure that a qualitatively and quantitatively adequate competence and recruitment base is delivered to support the needs of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth of the forest-based bioeconomy in Sweden.

Our vision is that the research school will:

• Provide a dynamic and flexible national platform for cross-sectorial dialogue and collaboration in questions related to sustainable management and utilization of forests;
• Offer internationally renowned higher education and RDI for the needs of a strong Swedish and global bio-economy; and
• Promote modern leadership and equality in Swedish forest research and forest sector.

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Emma Holmström is coordinating the research school.

The reserach school comprices three topic areas. 

Topic 1: Forest Management, coordinator Eliza Maher Hasselquist

Topic 2: Planning and Inventory, coordinator Karin Öhman

Topic 3: Biomaterials and Technology, coordinator David Agar, Advisor Ola Lindroos

External outreach
The research school has an ambition to increase the external collaboration and communication between the PhD students and the forest sector in Sweden. We believe there is a considerable interest from forest companies, authorities, landowners and NGOs to gain knowledge and share experiences with new researchers.

Seminars and excursions, both in northern and southern Sweden, will be a recurrent part of the research school. We will also work with enabling personal contacts between PhD students and professionals outside academia. If you want to make sure that you get information on coming events, please subscribe to our mailing list. If your organisation are interested in participating or co-arranging activities, please contact Emma Holmström.