Department of Forest Resource Management

New theory disproves Leonardo Da Vinci’s ‘Rule of Trees’

A new model to calculate carbon uptake by trees illustrates why large trees may be more susceptible to drought. Previous models where based on Leonardo da Vincis rule of trees. Scientists from SLU

Exotic tree species in the forest mean loss of grazing land for reindeer

Semi-domesticated reindeer avoid winter habitats with exotic lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta), introduced from Northern America. Reduced food supply and dense stands probably contribute to the

A global observatory to monitor biodiversity

At a time of unprecedented decline in Earth’s biodiversity, scientists are calling for a new system for monitoring and providing the data needed for decision making and conservation action. Earth’s

TaxWebb modified

TaxWebb is the popular interactive analysis tool from the Swedish NFI that enables customized statistics for any user. Until now, TaxWebb has enabled estimates for productive forest land outside

Elias Andersson

elias.andersson@slu.se Is a docent in technology with a focus on occupational science and works as a associate professor in landscape studies. PhD in occupational science, with a background in

DT IGAD publication

Now the first project summary is published for the SLU-led project Drylands Transform. One of the collaborating organisations in the project is IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development) who

Award for data assimilation of remote sensing data

At a ceremony in Canada on 21 June, Nils Lindgren (in the centre) received the award for the second best paper in the Canadian Journal of Remote Sensing in 2022. On the left Gordon Staples and on the

We need a national database on burnt forest

Despite discussions over the last 20 years, there is still no database over wildfires and management fires in Sweden, which hampers both fire protection and nature conservation. A new SLU report

SLU Future Forests arranges an excursion in Gällivare

SLU Future Forests arranges an excursion in Gällivare viktor.karlsson@slu.se Welcome to our excursion where our main theme will be "Adapted forestry measures for the creation of functional reindeer

New maps enable tracking of carbon stocks

Data and maps on carbon stocks are hard to come by and typically require processing by expert researchers. Thanks to a joint project between SLU and National forest data lab, these are now available

Combining local and scientific knowledge benefits forest management

How, why and for whom should forest be managed? PhD student Isabella Hallberg-Sramek identified these as key questions underlying forest conflicts and expectations on forests in Sweden. Together with

DT Results obj 1

Field data on soil and land health has been collected across the four project sites using the Land Degradation Surveillance Framework (LDSF) to provide a biophysical baseline at the landscape level.