Joachim Strengbom

My research focuses on how different forms of forest management influence biodiversity as well as ecosystem functions and services, such as carbon storage and nutrient cycling. A central goal of my research is to contribute to the development of forest management strategies that ensure the continued provision of forest products while minimizing negative impacts on biodiversity. For example, I investigate how tree continuity and various continuous cover forestry methods affect the biodiversity of plants, insects, birds, and soil fungal communities.

Part of my research involves developing tools and indicators for assessing biodiversity and conservation value in forests. A key objective is to improve the methods used to identify which forest areas should be protected and which can be managed for forestry with minimal impact on biodiversity.

I am also interested in how forest management influence the delivery of ecosystem services—such as timber production, carbon storage, and wild berry yields—and how these services are linked to forest biodiversity.

In addition, I have a strong interest in fire ecology. I study how fire influences biodiversity and how prescribed burning can serve as a restoration tool for conserving forest biodiversity. My research also explores how fire affects ecosystem dynamics, particularly in relation to carbon and nutrient cycling.

If you find these topics interesting, you are always welcome to contact me to discuss potential collaboration opportunities. There are often possibilities for Master's thesis or internship projects, for example on the effects of forest management on bird or moth communities.