Forest values

Linnaeus University brings together unique research and education in forestry and the forest industry. With the aim of taking a holistic approach to the entire value chain, we address today’s and tomorrow’s sustainability challenges in a systematic way – from the tree in the forest, through development and production, to a long and sustainable life for the final product.

Meet the researchers

Where researchers unlock the full potential of wood DECEMBER 2025 | From millimetre-sized wood fibres to timber-based high-rise buildings. The cutting-edge research within Competitive Timber…
For Anders and Osama, it's what's inside that counts DECEMBER 2025 | How can one determine what a board can withstand without damaging it? Meet the researchers who have taken on the task and developed…
How to make continuous-cover forestry profitable DECEMBER 2025 | When Nils Fagerberg bought his own plot of woodland, he wanted to gain an economic return without a clear-cut area right outside his…
Seeing smoke rise from the forest is every forest owner's nightmare DECEMBER 2025 | Climate change is making forest fires increasingly common. Bengt Nilsson and Frida Björcman, who both own forest…
Is the forest our most underrated source of wellbeing? DECEMBER 2025 | For Susanne Knutsson, forests are both a personal haven and an object for research. She studies the kind of forest value that is…
Can we help forests adapt to a changing climate? MAY 2025 | Global warming and a changing climate are placing new demands on our forests. Doctoral student Karolina Pehrson is researching on…
It is possible to build all the buildings in the world out of wood without reducing the number of trees in the forests MAY 2025 | We must find ways to exclude concrete, metal, and plastic when…
Shaping the future of timber structures CHANGE issue 2 2024 | How does wood work, and how can we best utilise this material in design and construction of buildings? These are some of the questions…
Changing climate creates new threats: “Our trees are not ready to fight back” CHANGE issue 2 2024 | Forest damage is often associated with biological factors such as fungi, insects, and wildlife.…
Drones with hypersensitive sensors help researchers map forest health CHANGE issue 2 2024 | Changes in the health of trees and forest stands begin long before we can detect them with the naked eye.…
World-leading knowledge becomes vital competitive advantages for businesses CHANGE No. 1 2024 | From the tree swaying in the forest to the finished wooden dining table being set for a family meal. The…
Our unique research environment provides knowledge about the many values of the forest CHANGE No 1 2024 | Sustainable forestry and biodiversity play a crucial role in tackling future climate changes.…

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