Göran Ericsson

Presentation

Göran Ericsson, Professor at the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies. At SLU since 1994.

Basic education

• M.Sc. in Biology, Economy & Business Adm. Uppsala University, 1994.

Recent positions and professional assignments

• Dean, SLU. Faculty of forest sciences. 2022-2024
• Elected fellow, the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry (KSLA)
• Head of department, Wildlife, Fish, and Environmental Studies, SLU, Umeå. 2016-2021
• Professor in Wildlife Ecology, Faculty of Forest Sciences, SLU, Sweden. 2011-
• SLU Board. 2011-2017
• Professor in Fish and Wildlife Tourism, Faculty of Forest Sciences, 2007-2011

Important future issues for the faculty and how I can contribute

We must be the best at understanding the preconditions for, and the consequences of, using forests as a natural resource in different ways. Important issues for all of us are our education, research, environmental monitoring and assessment, and collaboration. We lead both basic and applied research. In the coming years, our focus on future sustainable forest silviculture and management, is central which engages the entire faculty. We lead, guide and inspire about forests.

Personal reflections

We are in the middle of the debate and we make a difference now - and for the future. It is our strength and a driving force. The team is more important than the individual player. Together, we will continue to be world leaders. My role is to both pave the way for you and also try to understand what's around the corner so we can lead the future. Getting to work with all of you is damn fun and I get support and energy from meeting you all. Now we run for three more years!