13 research projects with forestry relevance
Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation and Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation are making a targeted investment in humanities and social science research with forestry relevance.
In total 13 projects, researchers at various Swedish universities are highlighting forestry issues from a societal and historical perspective. The research projects complement Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation's strategic research program Wallenberg Initiatives in Forest Research, WIFORCE.
Projects with grants from MAW
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, professor Lars Östlund, awarded grant of SEK 5 million for the project: “Promoting sustainable forestry in the future by understanding human forest interactions in the past (PastForests)”
Forest history combined with emerging technologies creates knowledge for sustainable forestry
Umeå University, Professor Erland Mårald, awarded grant of SEK 5 million for the project: “Forests of Emotions: Merging Historical and Philosophical Perspectives to Understand the Role of Emotions in Forest Debates”
The role of emotions in forest conflicts
Lund University, Dr Jimmy Jönsson, awarded grant of SEK 5 million for the project: “Forest knowledge in action: Historical inquires for integrated forest management futures”
Research on forest knowledge communication
Umeå University, Associate Professor Janina Priebe, awarded grant of SEK 5 million for the project: “The intersection of scientific knowledge and public discourse in the transition from natural to artificial methods of tree improvement”
The role of biotechnology in Swedish forestry
Projects with grants from MMW
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Professor Francisco Aguilar, awarded grant of SEK 7 million for the project: “UNDERPINNED: Forest owners’ cognition and behaviors underpinning Swedish forest biodiversity”
How private forest owners’ choices shape Sweden’s forest biodiversity
Umeå University, Associate Professor Louise Eriksson, awarded grant of SEK 6 million for the project: “Bridging the Gaps: Social Dynamics in Climate-Adapted Forest Management”
Investigating different groups’ acceptance of climate-adapted forest management
Umeå University, Professor Britt-Inger Keisu, awarded grant of SEK 7 million for the project: “Changing Northern Landscapes: Forestry and Reindeer Husbandry in Sweden”
Exploring the power dynamic between forestry and reindeer herding
Umeå University, Professor Camilla Sandström, awarded grant of SEK 8 million for the project: “The art of governing forests mastering governance dilemmas across multiple levels”
Wants to develop a forest policy framework
Linnaeus University, Professor Andreas Stephan, awarded grant of SEK 8 million for the project: “Domestic Forest Governance and Global Timber Markets: A Policy Impact Assessment”
Investigating effective strategies to reduce harvest leakage in forests
Jönköping University, Professor Leona Achtenhagen, awarded grant of SEK 5 million for the project: “Profit versus nature? How private forest owners can navigate conflicting institutional logics in a highly politicized landscape to make better use of their forests”
Developing support for private forests owners seeking to advance their forestry practices
Stockholms University, Dr Ingo Fetzer, awarded grant of SEK 8 million for the project: “Resilient Innovation and Sustainable Knowledge for Swedish Forest Management in the Anthropocene”
How to strengthen resilience in forest management
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Dr Harry Fischer, awarded grant of SEK 7 million for the project: “Restoration Futures in Sweden´s forests for biodiversity & human well-being”
Restoring forest ecosystems for the well-being of humans and ecosystems
Umeå University, Associate Professor Daniel Nylén, awarded grant of SEK 7 million for the project: “One Forest, Many Voices: Leveraging Digital Forestry to Promote Environmental Justice”
Achieving justice in digital forestry
