Forest damages

Research School

The research school at the SLU Forest Damage Centre is an important component both for knowledge development in the field and for the supply of competence within universities, research institutes,

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Re-launch of Skogsskada

Re-launch of Skogsskada theres.svensson@slu.se We would like to present the new version of Skogsskada, a web-based tool for reporting and identifying forest damage. After intensive work to rebuild

Monitoring

The ongoing collection of data on damage and populations or agents that cause damage in Swedish forest ecosystems is an important part of the Forest Damage Centre at SLU. The data contribute

International moose symposium in Sweden

Take part in the latest moose research at the international moose symposium in Östersund frida.wengberg@slu.se International moose symposium in Ostersund, Sweden. June 23 - june 27 2005 For the

Matchmaking workshop SLU Forest Damage Centre

Matchmaking-workshop SLU Forest Damage Centre katja.fedrowitz@slu.se In connection with the current call from the SLU Forest Damage Centre, a matchmaking workshop is being organised for researchers

For researchers

Research projects under the SLU Forest Damage Centre develop the knowledge, modelling tools and technology necessary for preventing and managing forest damage. We welcome research projects driven by

Analysis function

The analysis function is an important part of the SLU Forest Damage Centre. Our analysts investigate the risk for national outbreaks, compile knowledge and provide support in the event of outbreaks

Contact us

Do you want to get in touch with the SLU Forest Damage Centre? Feel free to contact out staff or one of SLU's external collaboration specialists who are experts in forests and forest damage.

Phytophthora in Sweden

Species from the genus Phytophthora are predicted to cause increasing problems related to plant health in the future, also in Sweden. To protect us and our trading partners, up-to-date knowledge is

RNAi: A new way to fight forest diseases

Fungal diseases can harm trees, reduce forest productivity, and threaten biodiversity. Traditional solutions like fungicides often have downsides, such as harming the environment. In a new review,

Pests and pathogens cause devastation in nature reserves

It may be tempting to perceive damaged forests as primarily a problem for the forest owner or the industry. A factor affecting price on wood, but of limited importance to society. Pests and pathogens