Swedish Species Information Centre
The Swedish Species Information Centre at SLU accumulates, analyses and disseminates information concerning the species and habitats occurring in Sweden.
STI Publications
Results from the Swedish Taxonomy Initiative (STI) include scientific papers and popular science publications. Below, you will find publications with connection to different activities and grants
Financial reporting web form page
If you have funding from the Swedish Taxonomy Initiative for projects started in 2021 or later, please use this online form to submit your financial report. Your contract reference number starts in
Project web form
If you have funding from the Swedish Taxonomy Initiative for projects started in 2021 or later, please use this online form to submit your project report. Your contract reference number starts in

Current call for funding for taxonomic research
Every year, SLU Swedish Species Information Centre announces funding from the Swedish Taxonomy Initiative (STI) for taxonomic research projects pertaining to lesser-known organism groups or
The Swedish Taxonomy Initiative
A unique project with the purpose to identify and describe all species of animals, plants and fungi in Sweden, prioritizing lesser known species and organism groups.
Contact us
Kontakt Kontakt anton.nystrom@slu.se Ways to get in contact with us for technical support or regarding press and media, amongst other things. API and WFS Artfakta Artportalen Species
Funding for taxonomic research
The Swedish Taxonomy Initiative aims to map and scientifically describe all plants, animals and fungi in Sweden, with priority for lesser-known species and groups of organisms. As part of this,
Terms and conditions for account holders
← Artportalen ← Artportalen beta ← Artfakta 1. General conditions for account creation These terms of use concern user accounts connected with web services managed by SLU Swedish Species Information
Swedish Species Information Centre
Swedish Species Information Centre ew-red@slu.se
Terms and conditions for account holders
← Artportalen ← Artportalen beta ← Artfakta 1. General conditions for account creation These terms of use concern user accounts connected with web services managed by SLU Swedish Species Information

Species Observations
We gather information from private persons as well as various authorities and institutions concerning the occurrence and distribution of Swedish species. The most important tool for this is

Improving the knowledge of the Swedish species
Approximately 60,000 species are recorded from Sweden. Our knowledge of them varies widely, being very poor in the case of several organism groups. Filling these information gaps is essential to the