Changes in the timing and duration of Lake Erken Ice Cover
The onset of ice at Lake Erken occurred on Dec 6th this year, which is a record in recent years, but put in the historical context not so unusual.
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Intercropping of faba beans and peas: A new three-year project at SITES Lönnstorp
A project focusing on intercropping of faba beans and peas has been initiated at SITES Lönnstorp Research Station. This year was the first of the three-year project period.
Autumn at Grimsö - Hazel grouse survey
In late autumn, work at SITES station Grimsö mainly comprises of digitalization and compilation of data from the earlier peak season, and lab work to specify ticks sampled from voles etc. However, outdoor activities still run in autumn, one of which is the hazel grouse survey.
Trapping Hylastes at Asa research station- a pilot project
As part of the work to prevent and monitor forest damage, the government has invested money in a National Center for Forest Damage. The Center is a collaboration program, where SLU’s Skogsskadecentrum (Forest Damage Center) has participated in several projects in collaboration with other actors.
Lake Bolmen – A test bed for future water quality measurements
Sydvatten at Lake Bolmen, has joined with VA SYD Källby Water Workshop and NSVA RecoLab, on a collaborative Vinnova funded test bed to develop online drinking water quality monitoring. The Testbed project was presented during the National Drinking Water conference, 26 of October, in Malmö.
Opportunity to participate in a large scale mesocosm experiment at five SITES AquaNet lakes in summer 2022
SITES AquaNet plans for a coordinated mesocosm experiment on the effect of run-off variability in five lakes next summer. A call for researchers and students to participate will open soon.
New product for 3D display of SITES drone data
Reducing climate and environmental impact, a fourth task?
Continued funding for SITES!
SITES forest research at Skogaryd and Svartberget featured in Swedish television
