Forests – forestry, nature and wildlife

At SLU, we develop knowledge about all aspects of forests – not just the production of forest raw materials. Interested in, for example, forest history, forest protection, gene technology, wood science, biodiversity or bioenergy? Find your way into SLU’s work in this field.

Henrik Böhlenius, senior lecturer in forest management collaboration, examines a branch with budding catkins. He gently holds the branch with one hand and looks at it attentively. The photo is taken outdoors with a blurred background of grass, walkway, and buildings.

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Henrik Böhlenius is Senior Lecturer in Collaboration in silviculture, with poplar cultivation as his area of expertise. Contact Henrik Böhlenius or one of our other forest experts.

Knowledge bank: Forests

  • 2025-06-19

    Wind damages expected to increase in a warmer climate

    In spite of elks, spruce beetles and pathogenic fungi, wind is probably the largest cause of economic loss for European forestry. A number of reports in recent years investigates how the risk of wind damage can be expected to develop during the rest of the century,
  • 2025-06-19

    Tips on what you can do to prevent forest fires

    When the fire risk in Sweden is high, and there is an extremely high risk of forest fires in many parts of the country, it is important to be careful and follow any fire bans. Here are some tips for homeowners and landowners on how to prevent a fire from starting and spreading.
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Research: Forests

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Departments: Forests

Collaborative centers: Forests

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