School of Forest Sciences - News

The Mahogany trees Cedro and Caoba (Cedrela odorata and Swietenia macrophylla) affect the right-forewing of their unwelcome guest, the Mahogany shoot borer.

The Amazon rainforest has been degraded by a much greater extent than scientists previously believed with more than a third of remaining forest affected by humans, according to a new study, published in Science.

Master of Agriculture Xiaoqian Xu's research could reflect the decision-making of farmers on growing crops and spatial management of the crop plantations.

A unique Erasmus Mundus programme opens doors to six universities in Europe and international assignments.

The Faculty of Science and Forestry will change its name to the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, effective from 1 January 2023.

Awards were presented to Researcher Andrew Agbaje, Professor Larisa Leisiö, Postdoctoral Researcher Piritta Torssonen and the Karelian Institute.

The Biosphere Laboratory brings together research on the carbon cycle and plant stress of northern ecosystems.

Appointed as Professor of Forest Planning at the University of Eastern Finland this November, Jari Vauhkonen says that collaboration between forest owners should be incentivised.

The Academy of Finland decided on funding for consortiums under the 2022 call for research on key areas of green and digital transition.

For half a century, Finland's forest resources have grown steadily. In recent years, however, this growth has plateaued due to increased fellings. What will happen to our carbon storage?