Biochar made from Icelandic thinningwood could be put to good use for long-term carbon sequestration in farmland soil and at the same time increase the quality of the soil and thus the yield. Possibilities for this will be explored in a research project that Skógræktin – the Icelandic Forest Service (IFS) is currently working on in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Iceland (AUI) and others. Response is awaited to an application for funding costly soil sample analysis, which is vital for the results of the study. The idea is to take extensive soil samples in the project at least the next three to five years.

In a new study, mortality of Russian larch seedlings, due to a damaged root system, occurred not only in the first year but was still ongoing after two growing seasons. These results emphasise the importance of ensuring the quality of forest seedlings before planting.

Five volunteers from the Portuguese youth organization Agora Aveiro participated in forestry projects during their stay in Iceland from April 20 to 30. The voluntary work was planned in collaboration with the volunteer organization SEEDS and the Icelandic Forest Service with the support of the European program Erasmus+.

A new version of the Skógarkolefni Forest Carbon set of requirements has just been released. At the same time, Skógarkolefni's new website was launched at skogarkolefni.is.

A new version of the Skógarkolefni Forest Carbon set of requirements has just been released. At the same time, Skógarkolefni's new website was launched at skogarkolefni.is.