As summer approaches, we’re talking more and more about something that was previously barely mentioned in Swedish urban planning—shade. In just a few years, shade has gone from being a marginal comfort issue to a matter of public concern. This says something about the new climate we’re living in—but also about our views on equity, access, and well-being in public spaces.

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In a comprehensive urban tree inventory, assessing every tree seems obvious. But in natural areas, the task can quickly become more extensive than one might imagine. The difference between working with individual trees and analyzing stands is crucial in terms of time, cost, and decision-making value. Here, we clarify what actually needs to be inventoried and why the purpose must always determine the scope.

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We have published a new article in Tidningen Landskap on how to assess hazardous trees, with a focus on knowledge rather than fear.

This article demonstrates how the right expertise leads to better decisions, ensuring that valuable trees are preserved and measures are taken at the right time. We also highlight key concepts such as acceptable risk and clarify the responsibilities of tree owners in accordance with SIS 990000:2025.

Read the article to gain a better understanding of how to manage high-risk trees in a more effective and sustainable way.

An increasing number of property managers are conducting tree inventories. Before each inventory, it is important to carefully consider which parameters to collect. Each additional parameter broadens the picture of the tree population, but at the same time, the inventory becomes more time-consuming, the risk of errors increases, and updating the data becomes more difficult.

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For many forest managers, conducting tree inventories is an ongoing task that spans the entire year. Each season offers unique opportunities, but also challenges—which affect the efficiency and cost of the inventory in various ways. By understanding how the seasons differ, you, as the client, can plan more effectively and get more out of each inventory session.

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The title is taken from Monika Gora and Gunilla Bandolin’s 2015 book *Vad kostar ett träd?* (*How Much Does a Tree Cost?*), which analyzed the value of a lost park. Today, the issue remains just as relevant, ranging from illegal tree felling to construction projects and art installations.

One example is the artwork *Granens tid* (*The Time of the Spruce*), in which a clone of the world’s oldest spruce, Old Tjikko, is placed in a climate chamber at Malmö Hospital, priced at 7.9 million kronor. But the cost has more to do with symbolism, context, and society’s appreciation of trees than with the wood itself.

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Just how dangerous are city trees, really? In our latest article, we explore the difference between the risk people often perceive and the actual risk that trees pose. We also highlight how clear communication can help reduce anxiety and foster a more balanced understanding of the role trees play in urban environments. 

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- from predetermined amounts and fixed intervals to individual customization

Irrigation is crucial for newly planted trees to become established and survive, but planning is often based on rough estimates. With water becoming an increasingly scarce resource, the need for smart and sustainable solutions is growing. In our article, we show how to transition from routine, one-size-fits-all irrigation to individually tailored precision irrigation.

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The Church of Sweden is launching the project “The Role of Trees in Times of Crisis and Climate Change—Choices for the Cemeteries of the Future,” led by the Diocese of Linköping.

The goal is to ensure the continued function of trees in cemeteries in a changing climate, combining cultural values, biodiversity, and climate adaptation. The project is developing methodologies and tools for long-term sustainable tree environments.

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How green are our cities—really? The 3+30+300 rule points the way toward healthier, greener, and more pleasant urban environments. In this article, we explain what the rule entails, why it has become an important tool for urban planning, and how well Sweden’s cities actually live up to it.

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Choosing trees is one thing; ordering them is another. How do you know what to choose and how to ensure quality? Here are some tips to help you become a really good plant buyer!

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The Swedish nursery industry has grown strong despite having a shorter history and operating on a smaller scale than in countries such as Germany and the Netherlands. When Sweden joined the EU in 1994, there were fears of stiff competition from larger European players—but the opposite turned out to be true. Today, the industry is stronger than ever.

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With heat waves becoming increasingly common, children’s everyday environments are crucial for both climate adaptation and health equity. When a school in Malmö was forced to close due to the heat, this vulnerability became clear.

A report from the Public Health Agency of Sweden shows that green spaces near schools and preschools promote children’s health, play, and development, but that access to them is unevenly distributed.

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After several years of work, Sweden’s first SIS standard for the protection of trees during construction has finally been released. It provides a clear framework for ensuring the survival and function of trees in urban environments, where trees are often threatened by land development and changing soil conditions.

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To highlight the importance of nurseries, I will be writing a series on nurseries in this issue and the next two issues of *Utemiljö*. First, we’ll clarify what nurseries actually are (this issue), then we’ll explore why the Swedish nursery industry remains strong despite fierce global competition (Issue 6/2025), and finally, we’ll offer a number of practical tips on how to become a savvy plant buyer (Issue 7/2025).

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Many people recognize the need to take a long-term approach to managing their tree stands, yet there is uncertainty about how to develop such a plan.

Here you can learn how to structure the process of developing a tree plan and what a tree plan should include.

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Okay, I have to admit, the headline should be classified as “clickbait”. But there is something to it; we are planting a bit too big. Don’t get me wrong – we absolutely need to plant more trees and we need to plant trees that will eventually grow really big. But that doesn’t mean they have to be that big when they are planted.

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Alleys have long been a prominent part of Sweden's cultural heritage and landscape. They have not only been aesthetically pleasing features of the landscape, but have also fulfilled functional purposes by contributing many different kinds of values.

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Trees in our cities are under a lot of pressure from densification and construction. The new standard for the protection of trees, entitled 'Tree care - Working with trees - Protection of trees during planning and construction', to be launched in spring 2025, aims to provide clearer guidance and a fairer process for protecting trees in construction projects. In this green fact sheet, you will learn more about the background to the new standard, its key elements and how it will affect the planning, design and implementation of construction projects in the future.

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 In this article, we will review how the 3+30+300 rule has been used and how relevant the rule still is. On February 19, 2021, Cecil Konijnendijk published his now world-famous post on how cities should comply with the 3+30+300 rule "Promoting health and wellbeing through urban forests - Introducing the 3-30-300 rule". Since then, the rule has gained incredible global traction and the initial hyphens have been replaced by plus signs.

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The Nordic countries have long sought to integrate sustainability into urban planning and in this context, urban greenery plays a central role. Trees and green spaces not only serve as aesthetic elements, but also help manage extreme weather, improve air quality and create environments that support both physical and mental health.

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Shrubs and trees have always been a natural part of our outdoor environment. Sometimes they are among a young child's first words. Parents point to the playground's tall Canada poplar and the snowberry bush below and say "Look, a tree! And look there, a bush!" But anyone who works on tree inventories knows that defining the difference between trees and shrubs is not always a piece of cake. What do we call the four-meter-tall lilac, which shades the seating area in the courtyard and also serves as a climbing tree? Or the more than meter-high cherry dogwood that stands in the middle of a shrub planting? Lilac is a typical shrub and cherry laurel is a tree - right? In other words: where is the line between shrub and tree?

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As the year draws to a close, many managers are starting to think about the coming year's tree care needs, which may include pruning, tree inventory, site improvement and much more. With this comes the need to carry out procurement, but what skills should be required for different types of work?

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Every day, those of us who manage or work with trees make decisions that, because of their long lifespan, will have a major impact long into the future. Despite this, knowledge of tree management is often fragmented, based on tradition rather than research, and decisions are sometimes made on flawed foundations.

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Our knowledge of the interaction between trees and mycorrhizae is constantly increasing and it is becoming increasingly clear how important this interaction is for vital and resilient trees. As a result, different types of products containing spores and mycelium that can be added to give trees access to mycorrhiza are becoming more common. But how good are these supplements and what does the research actually say?

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The debate on native, exotic and invasive trees is often polarized, but creating sustainable and climate-resilient urban environments requires a more nuanced view. In this article, we review the different terms, but also add nuance to the often black and white debate surrounding the use of exotic and native trees.

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With the accelerating digitization of society at large, our industry has also been affected. From advanced GIS technologies to cloud-based management platforms, digital tools have become indispensable for the effective management of green environments. In this article, we explore the emerging trends, opportunities and challenges that increased digitalization brings to our industry. Read the full article in Landscape magazine.

We have probably all stood by a lime tree and wondered, which variety is it? In some cases, the variety name may not be that important, for example if an inventory is made of a younger park. But in other cases, the variety can be of great importance.

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