School of Forest Sciences - News

Fast-growing poplar plantations can improve functional connectivity for forest birds in fragmented agricultural landscapes, provided they are strategically located and species have moderate to high dispersal capacity.

MSc Reinis Cimdins's research focuses on assessing forest structural complexity in boreal forests using laser scanning technologies such as airborne laser scanning and terrestrial laser scanning.

Researchers have created maps identifying forest stands where bark beetle damage is more likely to occur.

A new study shows how climate and light conditions interaction affect the early growth in abarco, a highly valued tropical timber species.

The University of Eastern Finland has been selected as the first partner in the UPM program, with a focus on water protection.

Fifteen doctoral researchers will be recruited to the University of Eastern Finland’s new multidisciplinary doctoral programme.

Forests have always been part of Badar Khan’s life. Inspired by his family’s agricultural roots and his grandfather’s work in forestry, Badar decided to follow in his footsteps.

Andrea Estefanía Ramos Huapaya came to Finland looking for a challenge, academically and personally. Today, she is pursuing a Master’s Degree Programme in Forestry at the University of Eastern Finland, and her journey has been full of growth, resilience, and unforgettable experiences.

Growing up surrounded by forests, Juuso Laajalehto wanted to study something multidisciplinary that connects business and the environment. Today, he is in his second year of the Master’s Degree Programme in Forestry (Transatlantic Forestry) at the University of Eastern Finland.

John Alexander Pulgarín Díaz, MSc, evaluated how stand, landscape, and climatic attributes contribute to spruce bark beetle damage and its spatial distribution in Finland.