The backbone of SITES are nine research stations (and associated Bolmen Research Station) which cover diverse habitats and climate zones; from agricultural land, forests, mountain areas and wetlands to  different types of inland waters.

• Abisko Scientific Research Station
• Asa Research Station
• Bolmen Research Station (associated station)
• Erken Laboratory
• Grimsö Wildlife Research Station
• Lönnstorp Research Station
• Röbäcksdalen Field Research Station
• Skogaryd Research Catchment
• Svartberget Research Station
• Tarfala Research Station (from 2013-2022)