Behind the project are the County Administrative Board Östergötland, Linköping University and five forest owners. The idea is to compare reserve forests with different stages of production forests, to see which species have the most difficulty today.
- We have a responsibility to take care of our species, that they remain in viable populations. Then it is important to manage our forests in the best possible way, says Nicklas Jansson, biologist and project manager at the county administrative board.
Nicklas Jansson tells more about the project and Sanna Strömberg explains how forest owners can benefit from the study:
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Nicklas Jansson tells more about the project and Sanna Strömberg explains how forest owners can benefit from the study: Photo: SVT / Christian ZetterdahlInsects are decreasing in other countriesAngelica Weisner, a master's student in biology at Linköping University, hopes to catch insects in 36 malaise traps located in the various areas. Studies of the captured insects hope she will provide answers to which environment they favor.
- It has been seen that the number of insects has decreased in other countries. In Germany, a recent study was conducted showing that insects had decreased by over 70 percent, she says.
In the clip at the top Angelica Weisner shows how a malaise trap works.
What beetles are in the area?In the survey, Rebecca Petersen, also her master's student in biology, will also look at the beetles that are present in the selected areas.
- I will be able to see what types of beetles there are in a specific specific area. And then I can compare how many there are of each species and what species, says Rebecca Petersen.
See in the clip how a window trap works:
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Rebecca Petersen shows how a window trap works Photo: Christian ZetterdahlWhy is it so important to do such a survey?
- For example, we can see if a specific bird could survive, only there is a certain beetle in the area. It is important to preserve biodiversity to ensure a good ecosystem, she says.