Forest science

This program is a top choice for you who are open-minded and wish to get profound understanding in forest management, ecology, planning and policy that goes beyond certain national traditions.

Our research contributes to sustainable methods of protecting agricultural crops and forests against pests. More knowledge is needed about the interaction between insect pests, their enemies and the

The wildlife ecology group focus on wildlife, landscape and conservation biology. Our research objectives vary from basic research to applied management questions. We apply and distribute new

In the fall of 2015, the Knut and Alice Wallenberg foundation granted 39 million SEK during five years to a research group at SLU in Umeå, in collaboration with researchers at Umeå and Helsinki

Our research is organised under seven subject areas where we develop knowledge about forest ecosystems and the processes that drive them. This knowledge is then transferred to best forest management

News cajsa.lithell@slu.se News Here you will find news related to the activities at the Unit for Risk Assessment of Plant Pests.

Publications from the unit of risk assessment of plant pests. Pest Risk Assessments Rapid Pest Risk Analysis Xyleborinus attenuatus , June 2017 Rapid Pest Risk Analysis Xylosandrus germanus , May

Here you will find completed and ongoing major projects that the unit is involved in. Completed projects Trade and production of plants and plant products in Sweden - A knowledge base for pest risk

The environmental effects of stump harvesting have been studied in a research program during 2008 - 2015 co-funded by Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, the Swedish Energy Agency and the

The Department conducts bachelor's and master's education primarily within SLU’s Master of forestry program. The courses are given within five subjects: Remote sensing and Geographical Information

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Stora Enso. Through the agreement SLU and Stora Enso intend to establish a long-term

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Stora Enso. Through the agreement SLU and Stora Enso intend to establish a long-term