Guide: Creating data descriptions in the SLU environmental data catalogue

Last changed: 11 December 2025

SLU's environmental data catalogue contains openly available data from SLU's environmental monitoring and assessment.

After SLU's web platform was updated in June 2025, only web editors are able to create and edit pages in the environmental data catalog. Use the template below to create a new page, and contact us (miljodatastod@slu.se) if you need help updating an existing page. Alternatively, ask a web editor at your department (or equivalent) for assistance.

Word templates

Instructions for specific fields

Here we have collected more information, tips and examples for specific fields. If you are wondering about any field that is not included here, do not hesitate to contact us (miljodatastod@slu.se).

Citation

The reference can be for, for example, a database or a publication. Use SLU's Harvard style and follow the library's instructions (see the "Dataset" section).

Examples

Oakley, C.G., Savage, L., Lotz S., Larson, G.R., Thomashow, M.F., Kramer, D.M. & Schemske, D.W. (2018). Data from: Genetic basis of photosynthetic responses to cold in two locally adapted populations of Arabidopsis thaliana. Dryad Digital Repository. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.h2c0c
Snäll, T. & Mair, L. (2018). Species distribution modelling data for Phellinus ferrugineofuscus. Swedish National Data Service. Version 1.0. https://doi.org/10.5879/ECDS/2017-03-23.1/1

Related datasets

Links to other data descriptions. Related means, for example, that the same methodology/design or (partially) the same sampling sites are used. Links should have a title/text, not just a URL. Not required.

Support

Should you need help filling in the data description form, do not hesitate to contact Miljödatastöd via e-mail (miljodatastod@slu.se). You are also welcome to contact us with general views and suggestions regarding the environmental data catalogue.