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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 Lilac 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