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I am working with forest regeneration, which has become more expensive and challenging in last decades. Effects of climate change is bound to make climate more unpredictable with increased frequency of weather extremes. Thus, it is crucial to develop regeneration practices that create healthy and resilient forests for sustainable future
Presentation
I am PhD Candidate in Forest Regeneration at SLU Alnarp. I started my project titled "Successful regeneration chains" in September of 2023. Identifying most crucial silviculture practices for tree survival and optimal growth becomes even more important with climate change. Forest regeneration methods, that enable young trees to be resilient will be necessity in future. In my project, mechanical site preparation is crucial part of every study, as it is extremely important for successful establishment and tree survival. It is combined with other treatments, such as choice of planting spot and density. Quality mechanical site preparation is not enough to ensure successful establishment, if planting is done poorly by choosing inappropriate planting spot or damaging plant during transport or handling.
Research
In this project I work with most common tree species in Sweden - spruce, pine and naturally regenerated birch. Appropriate site selection in combination with correct application of silviculture treatments can create high performing mixed stands of conifers and naturally regenerated birch, that would decrease forest regeneration costs and create more diverse and resilient stands.
Cooperation
My project is part of FRAS II (Framtidens skogsskötsel i södra Sverige). FRAS is joint project between SLU, Skogforsk and Linnaeus University in close collaboration with the regional forest industry and stakeholders
Background
BSc in Forest Science and Forest engineering qualifiation from Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava
MSc in Forest Science "Euroforester" degree from Swedish University of Agriculture Sciences, Alnarp
