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Pine Trees are Growing Taller in Sweden

The height growth of coniferous trees has continued to increase since the 1950s. This is shown by a study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU, writes ATL.

Pine Trees are Growing Taller in Sweden

The Red Sharks that Wanted to Go Home to Lysekil

During two years, bull sharks have been released into the wild from the House of the Sea in Lysekil with transmitters in their stomachs. Now, some have swum back home again and the researchers can see that some have swum far, reports Göteborgs-Posten.

The Red Sharks that Wanted to Go Home to Lysekil

Hunting seasons need adjustment – hunters can help

The general public, but above all hunters, are urged to help with investigating when the animals give birth – so that hunting seasons can be adapted to new conditions. .

Hunting seasons need adjustment – hunters can help

Woodpecker pair to be hunted after costly damages

Two woodpeckers outside Skellefteå are said to have caused damage to a residential house worth around 50,000 kronor. Now, the County Administrative Board is granting protective hunting of the two woodpeckers, despite the species, the great spotted woodpecker, being protected, reports [P4 Västerbotten](https://sverigesradio.

Woodpecker pair to be hunted after costly damages

Great concern for the elk population: "We have reached the bottom"

The culling of the elk population has reached a new record low. Concern for the species is growing, both among hunters and conservationists.

Great concern for the elk population: "We have reached the bottom"

"No insect apocalypse in Sweden"

The insects have not decreased in number in Sweden. The surprising conclusion is drawn in a new study that builds on analyses of insect catches over the last 35 years at four different locations in Sweden.

"No insect apocalypse in Sweden"

Inbreeding threatens many Swedish animal species

Almost half of all Swedish amphibians have populations that are too small for their future to be secured. The same applies to many mammals, according to a new international study.

Inbreeding threatens many Swedish animal species

The Forest as Medicine for Racing Thoughts

That nature can help us find calm is something many sign up for. But does it make a difference whether you take a regular forest walk – and take a "forest bath"? Here are the tips for those who want to try the trend.

The Forest as Medicine for Racing Thoughts

The Public Urged to Collect Bear Droppings

2,000 bear scat samples. This is how many the County Administrative Board in Västerbotten hopes to receive when it now urges the general public to collect bear droppings.

The Public Urged to Collect Bear Droppings

Popular breed of dog to be saved through cross-breeding

The Cavalier King Charles is a companion dog loved by thousands of dog owners in the country. However, the breed has diseases that cannot be bred out.

Popular breed of dog to be saved through cross-breeding

Air travel tax cut sparks criticism from all sides

The Government wants to halve air travel tax, but the proposal receives criticism. Scrap it altogether, thinks the business community.

Air travel tax cut sparks criticism from all sides

The Stenbit Fish May Soon Be Gone

The fish stenbit, or sjurygg, is primarily fished for its roe, but soon it may be finished, [writes Sydsvenskan](https://www. sydsvenskan.

The Stenbit Fish May Soon Be Gone

Early summer can affect the Midsummer bouquet

The summer came extra early this year – which made the time between hawthorn and lilac unusually short, according to reports on flowering patterns around Sweden. The flowering occurs earlier and over a shorter period, says Ola Langvall from SLU.

Early summer can affect the Midsummer bouquet

Summer Chanterelles: When and Where Can You Find Them?

The forest's gold - chanterelles - gets accustomed as unaccustomed Swedes to venture out into the forest every year. The season begins in the summer, but what is required for them to grow and where can you find them?.

Summer Chanterelles: When and Where Can You Find Them?

Early Summer Can Affect Midsummer Bouquet

Summer arrived extra early this year – which made the time between hawthorn and lilac unusually short, according to reports on flowering patterns around Sweden. The flowering is happening earlier and over a shorter period, says Ola Langvall from SLU.

Early Summer Can Affect Midsummer Bouquet

Swedes' food habits stand out among rich countries

The environmental impact of food choices in Sweden is worse compared to many other rich countries. Researchers write this in a new report.

Swedes' food habits stand out among rich countries

Expert: Not enough to save the herring

Tightened rules for bottom trawling in the Baltic Sea are a step forward – but not large enough to protect the fish, experts believe. .

Expert: Not enough to save the herring

Ancient giant fish makes comeback in Swedish river

The salmon were released in Göta River about a hundred years ago – now the Atlantic salmon is to be reintroduced to its former home. .

Ancient giant fish makes comeback in Swedish river

Invasive Lilac - More Benefit than Problem

The light purple syren is one of our most common and perhaps also most luck-inducing bushes – now also described as invasive. But the benefit is greater than the problem, says Mora Aronsson, at SLU.

Invasive Lilac - More Benefit than Problem

Record-high compensation for predator attacks

Dairy farmers received a total of nearly 4 million kronor in compensation in 2023 for cattle that were killed or injured by predators. This is evident in the wildlife report from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU).

Record-high compensation for predator attacks