Suomenkielinen luettelo projekteista löytyy täältä List of projects, in Finnish


FINNISH BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH PROGRAMME (1997 -2002)

List of projects included in the programme (1997 - 1999)

The 59 research projects funded for the first three year period (1997 - 1999) of the programme are divided into eight subject areas as follows:
Forest sector
Agriculture 
Aquatic environments
Conservation Biology and Systematics
Microbiology and Biotechnology
Socio-Cultural Aspects of Biodiversity
Developing Countries and Biodiversity Issues
Environmental Law


Number of projects in each subject area

       
  FOREST SECTOR  
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Biodiversity in boreal forests: ecology and dynamics of species in complex landscapes
Professor Ilkka Hanski, University of Helsinki

 
pub. Forest regeneration options in the light of biodiversity and economics
Dr. Heikki Henttonen, Finnish Forest Research Institute 
 
  Research as an active part in developing forest management towards ecosystem management
Lic.Sc (For) Simo Kaila, Metsäteho Oy 
M.Sc (For, Econ) Vesa Imponen, Metsäteho Oy 
Dr. Annikki Mäkelä, University of Helsinki 
Professor Jari Niemelä, University of Helsinki 
 
pub. Structure and dynamics of natural and managed boreal forest landscapes - linking landscape pattern, stand structure and species diversity
Dr. Timo Kuuluvainen, University of Helsinki 
 
  Producing small scaled biodiversity and stand information by remote sensing
M.Sc.(For) Eero Lukkarinen, Metsäteho Oy 
 
pub. Managing northern boreal forests landscapes for biodiversity: ecological and economic perspectives
Dr. Mikko Mönkkönen, University of Oulu 
 
pub. Integrating landscape ecology into forest planning
Professor Timo Pukkala, University of Joensuu 
 
pub. Genetic biodiversity of deciduous trees (consortium)
Dr. Matti Rousi, Finnish Forest Research Institute 
Professor Veikko Koski, Finnish Forest Research Institute 
Assoc. Professor Jorma Tahvanainen, University of Joensuu 
 
pub. Tree root associated microbial diversity in undisturbed and clear-cut Scots pine forests: interactions and impacts on nutrient cycling and seedling growth
Dr. Robin Sen, University of Helsinki 
 
  Functional importance of biological diversity of soil decomposers to ecosystem's ability to resist disturbances - experiments using wood ash and draught as disturbants
Dr. Heikki Setälä, University of Jyväskylä 
 
pub. Biodiversity and economics of forestry (consortium)
Professor Olli Tahvonen, Finnish Forest Research Institute 
Dr. Anni Huhtala, Finnish Forest Research Institute 
Professor Erkki Koskela, University of Helsinki 
M.Sc. Arto Naskali, Finnish Forest Research Institute 
Dr. Ville Ovaskainen, Finnish Forest Reseach Institute 
Dr. Lauri Valsta, Finnish Forest Research Institute 
 
pub. Temporal and spatial diversity of boreal forest and peatland vegetation "TEMPOS" (consortium)
Professor Erkki Tomppo, Finnish Forest Research Institute 
Assoc.Professor Kimmo Tolonen, University of Joensuu 
 
     
  AGRICULTURE  
pub. Biodiversity in agricultural environments: spatial and temporal variation at multiple scales and functional significance for the cultivation system
Dr. Juha Tiainen, Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute 
 
     
  AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS  
pub. Biodiversity and humus in forest soil and lake sediment: Biogeochemical Mechanisms Regulating Biodiversity in Forest and Lake Ecosystems of the Boreal Zone (consortium)
Professor Timo Kairesalo, University of Helsinki 
Assoc.Professor Kielo Haahtela, University of Helsinki 
Dr. Kaarina Sivonen, University of Helsinki 
Dr. Kirsten Jorgensen, Finnish Environment Institute 
 
pub. Hydrophysical control of phytoplankton species diversity
Dr. Jorma Kuparinen, Finnish Institute of Marine Research 
 
pub. Aquatic Biodiversity, Euthrophication and Habitat Value. Cross-analysis of the Baltic Sea and the Lake Saimaa, Finland
Professor Erkki Leppäkoski, Åbo Akademi University 
 
pub. Biodiversity and its conservation in boreal streams
Dr. Timo Muotka, University of Jyväskylä 
 
pub. Bacterial diversity in Boreal Aquatic Interfaces (BioFace)
Dr. Uwe Münster, University of Helsinki 
 
     
  CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND SYSTEMATICS  
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Viability of populations, assessment of biodiversity and conservation value
Professor Rauno Alatalo, University of Jyväskylä

 
pub. Coordination of research and training in systematic biology
Professor Jaakko Hyvönen, University of Turku 
Professor Timo Koponen, University of Helsinki 
Dr. Jyrki Muona, University of Helsinki 
Dr. Risto Väinölä, University of Helsinki 
 
pub. Maintaining genetic diversity of salmonids
Professor Matti Ojala, University of Helsinki 
 
pub. Maintenance of genetic diversity in fragmented boreal forests
Professor Markku Orell, University of Oulu 
 
pub. Diversity of endophytic fungi in natural and man-made habitats
Dr. Kari Saikkonen, University of Turku 
 
     
  MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY  
pub. Microbial diversity in soil as measured by enzyme activities and functional groups
Dr. Maarit Niemi, Finnish Environment Institute 
 
pub. Biodiversity in birch and its utilisation (consortium)
Professor Tapio Palva, University of Helsinki 
Dr. Jarkko Hantula, Finnish Forest Research Institute 
Dr. Jaakko Kangasjärvi, University of Helsinki 
Dr. Sirkka-Liisa Varvio, University of Helsinki
Professor Kim von Weissenberg, University of Helsinki 
 
pub. Development of non-flowering birches using recombinant DNA techniques
Professor Tuomas Sopanen, University of Joensuu
 
pub. Ex-situ concervation of endangered species by cryopreservation of gametes and embryos
Professor Maija Valtonen, University of Kuopio
 
     
  SOCIO-CULTURAL ASPECTS OF BIODIVERSITY  
pub. Social Aspects of Plant Breeding on Genetic Diversity
Professor Ilkka Alanen, University of Jyväskylä 
 
pub. Socio-cultural plurality and biodiversity: compatibility or clash?
Professor Nils G. Holm, Åbo Akademi University 
 
pub. The cultural selection of biodiversity: the meanings and possible futures of Finnish forests from the viewpoint of cognitive anthropology
Dr. Matti Kamppinen, Finland Futures Research Centre, Turku School of Economics and Business Administration
 
pub. Ecology and urban planning (ECOPLAN)
Professor Jari Niemelä, University of Helsinki 
 
pub. Preservation of Biodiversity and Environmental Politics
Professor Juhani Pietarinen, University of Turku 
 
     
  DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND BIODIVERSITY ISSUES  
pub. Management of biodiversity in the East Usambaras, Tanzania
Professor Olavi Luukkanen, University of Helsinki 
 
pub. Between subsistence and global markets: grassroot economics, social structures and nation policies in sustaining non-wood forest products
Assoc. Professor Olli Saastamoinen, University of Joensuu 
 
pub.

Origins and Maintenance of Biodiversity in the Western Amazon:
A Multidisciplinary Approach
Professor Jukka Salo, University of Turku 

 
     
  ENVIRONMENTAL LAW  
pub. Biodiversity and law (consortium)
Professor Erkki Hollo, University of Helsinki 
Professor Kari Kuusiniemi, University of Turku 
Professor Pekka Vihervuori, Helsinki University of Technology 
 

 


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