Expressions of interest for the 2025 Research Trip in the Outskirts of Nature Conservation
Opened! Please read the registration instructions carefully.
On July 21–26, we will gather in two different places in the country to carry out two wonderful
Trips: Angsjöns Camping in Bjurholm and Tre Sågar in Korpilombolo. On each
Accommodation we have access to food, accommodation and meeting room. The number of places is limited to approx.
40–45 pcs.
Instructions
It is only today, Thursday 10 April, between 07.00-22.00, that there is
opportunity to submit their expression of interest. After that, the places are raffled off. Notice of
location or not will be notified by e-mail during the following week. Also places for
The reserve list will be drawn by lot. You can only sign up for one of the trips. There is a
name on both trips, the person is automatically deleted.
Registration for the Research Trip 2025 has closed. It is no longer possible to register for the trips (also applies to the reserve list).
What is it about?
The idea is that we as participants for a week take an inventory of interesting and threatened
forest environments with high conservation values. The knowledge collected helps to increase the
the chances of protecting the forests visited and providing the participants with new knowledge
on nature value assessment to protect forests at home. Everything happens during pleasant
forms where everyone learns from each other. The evenings are spent looking at all the species finds that have been made
during the day, compilation of collected data, reporting to Artportalen and
A single lecture for in-depth study. Expect to make friends for life!
Who can participate?
Anyone who can get out into the woods. You don’t need to be a biologist or know a lot of things
Species. However, it is good if you are passionate about curiosity and the desire to protect those at risk
forests. An adaptation is made to your experiences and ability to move forward in
Forest. Anyone who wants to take stock at a leisurely pace should be able to do so. Your eyes will
discover things that perhaps no one else has seen before – you are important! The interest in
Participation is usually huge, so we see that those of you who sign up participate all week.
Accommodation & food
We live in multi-bed rooms. If you prefer to camp, you are welcome to do so in connection with the
to the accommodation facility. The food is vegetarian and is arranged with a hearty breakfast at
morning and a packed lunch out in the field. In the evening we eat dinner together after
return. Each accommodation facility has different arrangements in terms of rooms and
capacity. More information will be sent in an email to the participants of the Research Trip.
Travel Bjurholm
Angsjöns Camping in Bjurholm can be reached by taking the train from Stockholm to
Umeå at 06:22 or 09:22 on July 21.
In Umeå, you change to bus 14 towards Vilhelmina. Get off in Balsjöåsen (Arrive around 11:35
or 17:50).
From Balsjöåsen it is about 6 km to Angsjöns Camping where we will stay during
week (The coordination group arranges transport from the bus).
Plan your trip well in advance! We carpool as best we can, more info will be sent in an email to
The participants of the research trip.
Travels Korpilombolo
You can get to Korpilombolo by taking the night train from Stockholm to Luleå, departure
18:09 or 21:55 on Sunday 20/7.
In Luleå, you change to bus 55 towards Pajala with departure at 12:00 or 17:10. Get off
Korpilombolo bus station (Arrive at 14:45 or 19:45).
From the bus station, it is about a 2-minute walk to Tre sågar on Överkalixvägen
8, where we will stay during the week.
Plan your trip well in advance! We carpool as best we can, more info will be sent in an email to
The participants of the research trip.
Rough schedule
21 July – arrival day. We start with dinner at 18.00 followed by an introduction and
optional evening activities. Arrive well in advance for accommodation.
22 July – calibration in reference forest and forest inventory. Short training for those who
Not inventoried forest before.
23–24 July – forest inventories, full day.
July 26 – departure day with cleaning and joint breakfast in the morning. Opportunity
to pack a packed lunch for the journey home.
Participation fees and payment
| Member of the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation OR Protect the Forest | 1000 kr |
| Member of the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation AND Protect the Forest | 800 kr |
| Not a member as above | 1200 kr |
- Become a member of the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation
- Become a member of Protect the Forest
You pay the participation fee via plusgiro at the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation in Jämtland.
Härjedalen (applies to both trips) in connection with you receiving a confirmation of your place
after the draw. Mark the payment with your name and surname and “Bjurholm”
alternatively “Korpilombolo”.
Plusgiro 17 45 18-1.
Coordination
Good to know is that all work with the Research Trip is done voluntarily and with small
resource. But we’re happy anyway:) If you have questions or concerns, you can hear
to one of the two coordination groups:
Bjurholm: forskningsresan.bjurholm@gmail.com
Korpilombolo: forskningsresan.korpilombolo@gmail.com
Brief background information
The research trip in the Wilderness of Nature Conservation is an annual inventory of Sweden’s last
unprotected natural forests in northern Sweden. Sometimes the trip also goes to Dalarna and
Värmland. Around 45 people of different ages, skills and backgrounds usually participate.
Species knowledge is not a requirement, but we learn from each other. The important thing is that
The research trip is a gathering point for forest and nature enthusiasts who want to be
with and document endangered unprotected natural forests.
With the Research Trip, we want to save endangered forests, enjoy nature, find species and
influence and challenge forest companies, politicians and the public on the prevailing
the view of the forest and forestry. We want to increase knowledge about species and ecology.
Nature conservationist, forest activist and enthusiast Anders Delin started the Research Trip
1991 and with the exception of the pandemic years 2020 and 2021, the trip has been arranged
annually. The research trip in the Wilderness of Nature Conservation 2024 is a collaboration between
Protect the Forest and the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.