20 May 2026
Continued investment in broadleaf tree research
One of Sweden’s largest research initiatives in forestry and bioenergy is continuing. For Luleå University of Technology, this creates new opportunities to develop technology and knowledge for more sustainable forestry and energy systems.
The competence centre Trees For Me has been granted an additional SEK 43.3 million from the Swedish Energy Agency. Together with funding from a large number of partners, the initiative now totals approximately SEK 250 million over ten years. Luleå University of Technology is one of the partners in the centre.
“This continuation of Trees For Me is very important for us. We can now complete the ongoing research on how broadleaf trees can be used for energy purposes and how modern autonomous technology can contribute to more sustainable forestry. We will also expand our work to include research on biorefining. In total, four doctoral students will work on this research at Luleå University of Technology,” says Magnus Karlberg, Professor of Machine Design at Luleå University of Technology.
Magnus Karlberg, professor of machine design at Luleå University of Technology.
Technology and energy in focus
At Luleå University of Technology, the research within Trees For Me contributes knowledge on how broadleaf trees can be used for energy production and how new technologies can support more sustainable forestry practices.
The continued funding means that ongoing research projects can be completed while new areas are developed, including biorefining, where raw materials from broadleaf trees can be converted into energy and advanced materials.
Part of a larger initiative
Trees For Me is an interdisciplinary competence centre that brings together researchers and stakeholders from across the forestry and energy sectors. The research covers the entire value chain, from forest management to the production of fuels and materials.
The continued investment will also broaden the research into areas such as forest management, wildlife grazing and the impact of climate change on forestry.
“Through the collaboration within Trees For Me, we can contribute technical expertise that supports the development of more sustainable and resilient forestry,” says Magnus Karlberg, Professor of Machine Design at Luleå University of Technology.
Contact
Magnus Karlberg
- Professor
- 0920-492418
- magnus.karlberg@ltu.se
- Magnus Karlberg
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