Forests and people: Towards a more robust knowledge base on health, well-being and small-scale private forest owners
Funds interdisciplinary research in Sweden on how forests impact human health, well-being, and the decisions of small-scale private forest owners.
Funder: Formas
Due Dates: May 21, 2026 (Full application deadline, 14:00 CET)
Funding Amounts: Up to SEK 7.5 million (3-year projects) or SEK 10 million (4-year projects); total call budget up to SEK 80 million.
Summary: Funds interdisciplinary research on forests’ roles in human health, well-being, and small-scale private forest owners’ decisions in Sweden.
Key Information: Projects must be clearly relevant to Sweden and led by a Swedish research institution; main applicant and all co-applicants must hold a doctoral degree.
Description
This grant supports research projects that deepen understanding of the interplay between forests and people in Sweden, focusing on two main perspectives: (1) the significance of forests for human health and well-being, and (2) the conditions and motivations of small-scale private forest owners. Projects may address how forest management, governance, and the broader forest sector contribute to or interact with societal benefits, including recreation, mental and physical health, and cultural values. The call aims to generate robust, interdisciplinary knowledge to inform decision-makers, enhance societal value from forests, and support evidence-based forest management.
