Siljansfors Experimental Forest

Last changed: 24 April 2023

The experimental forest is a land area of 1 610 hectares (16.1 km²), located 18 KM south-west of Mora. The land is owned by Stora Enso AB, but in a long-term agreement, starting in 1921, the University can use the land mainly for forest research.

Map of the experimental forest

Facts:

Total area: 1 610 hectares (16.1 km²)
Forested area: 1 403 hectares (14.03 km²)
Tree species distribution: 60% pine, 35% spruce, 5% deciduous

Latitude: 60° 52' - 60° 55' N
Longitude: 14° 19' - 14° 25' Ö
Altitude: 210-425 meters
Highest coastline: 210 meters above sea level


Contact

Ola Langvall, Station Manager
Unit for Field-based Forest Research, SLU
ola.langvall@slu.se, +46 472 26 31 80