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New tree seedling project starting at both Lönnstorp and Röbäcksdalen

12 May 2021

One of the tree seedling plots that has been established at Lönnstorp. Photo: Tarquin Netherway.

A new project will investigate the role of plant traits and mycorrhizal on plant-soil feedback as well as on microbial community assembly and functioning during seedling establishment.

Phenology monitoring at Asa

07 May 2021

Developing shoot of Norway spruce at Asa. Photo: Martin Ahlström.

Even though arctic winds have reduced the temperature outside, spring is on its way. And with the spring approaching, so is the seasonal start of the Phenology monitoring programme at Asa research station.

New in Abisko's "vehicle fleet"

05 May 2021

At the Abisko Scientific Research Station (ANS) the vehicle fleet was recently expanded with an “ark”. Here, Magnus Augner, station manager, tells what an ark is and why it was acquired.

Is plant establishment first come, first served?

23 April 2021

Research plot from a previous biodiversity experiment (Biodepth) at Röbäcksdalen. Photo: Cecilia Palmborg. — Research plot from a previous biodiversity experiment (Biodepth) at Röbäcksdalen.

SITES sediment mapping continues onward to Lake Almbergasjön

16 April 2021

Niklas Rakos drilling a hole in the ice for sampling the lake sediment. Photo: Erik Lundin. — Niklas Rakos drilling a hole in the ice for sampling the lake sediment.

Spring field work at Tarfala Research Station is about to begin

08 April 2021

A snow-covered Lake Tarfala on 15 March 2021. Low-resolution images such as this is automatically transferred via MMS. High resolution images must be manually collected. — A snow-covered Lake Tarfala on 15 March 2021. Low-resolution images such as this is automatically transferred via MMS.

Early spring at Grimsö – phenology recordings, Lifeplan preparations and wildlife monitoring

31 March 2021

Installing a camera and audio recorder as part of the Lifeplan plot at Grimsö. Photo: Gunnar Jansson.

At Grimsö, this season’s field work has now begun for several of the time series monitored in SITES.

Preparation for the EMERGE project ongoing in Abisko

24 March 2021

Niklas Rakos from Abisko Scientific Research Station changing gas tubes at Stordalen. The gas tubes will be used for the EMRGE project. Photo: Erik Lundin. — Niklas Rakos from Abisko Scientific Research Station changing gas tubes at Stordalen. The gas tubes will be used for the EMRGE project.

New Leadership at Tarfala Research Station

18 March 2021

Ninis Rosqvist has stepped down as director of Tarfala Research Station after 16 years. The station leadership has been handed over to Nina Kirchner and Per Holmlund as new director and vice-director, respectively.

Open position: Research engineer at the Erken Laboratory

16 March 2021

The Erken Laboratory (Uppsala University) has an open 2-year position for a research engineer connected to Erken’s long-term lake monitoring programme, SITES Water and mesocosm experiments