Research area Land usage

The many values the forest incorporates mean that there is considerable interest in it. In order to accommodate and develop cooperation between the interest groups, we are running projects to increase use of land by several parties. This can, for example, entail changes in forestry methods in order to reduce lichen cover during land preparation, or using alternative felling methods.

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Continuos cover forestry

Project: Continuos cover forestry

Felling-free forestry can increase diversity in the landscape while reducing costs for land preparation and planting.

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Reindeer industry

Project: Reindeer industry

Land usage often affects both forestry and the reindeer industry. It is therefore important to find methods through which the industries can co-exist.

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Forest and health

Project: Forest and health

Forest provides important recreational opportunities. Being out in the forest is also considered to have a positive effect on people's health and well-being.

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