Unit profile
Description
The research in the research group Soil Ecology Group is about interactions between soil organisms, the responses of soil organisms to the environment, the distribution of the organisms, and the impact of the environment on populations and communities parameters (also anthropogenic ones).
Research
The aim of our research is to advance understanding of the diversity and interactions of soil organisms with their environment, and how this affects above- and below-ground ecological processes. In particular, we are interested in the effects of human activity, for example soil management and climate change impacts, on soil organisms and the delivery of ecosystem services important for agricultural and silvicultural production. Such ecosystem services include biological control, soil carbon storage and nutrient cycling. We take a broad approach to research, utilising metagenomics, glasshouse experiments, and field studies.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
Collaborations the last five years
Profiles
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Helene Bracht Jørgensen
- BECC: Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate - Member of Strategic Research Area
- Soil Ecology - Research engineer
- Biodiversity and Evolution - Research engineer
Person
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Katarina Hedlund
- Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC) - Manager, Director
- BECC: Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate - Member of Strategic Research Area
- Soil Ecology - Professor
- LU Profile Area: Nature-based future solutions - Profile area member
- Biodiversity and Evolution - Professor
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (MGeo) - Professor
Person
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Maria Ingimarsdottir
- BECC: Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate - Member of Strategic Research Area
- Soil Ecology - Researcher
- Biodiversity and Evolution - Researcher
Person
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Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes is associated with reduced airway microbial diversity
Diemer, S., Kozjek, K. & Påhlman, L., 2026, In: Respiratory Research. 27, p. 1-9 106.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Advancing sustainability transformations in agriculture: An agent-based life cycle assessment for supporting policymaking
López i Losada, R., Larsson, C., Brady, M. V., Wilhelmsson, F. & Hedlund, K., 2025 Nov, In: Sustainable Production and Consumption. 60, p. 96-110 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Carbon sequestration potential from sustainable management of arable land in the EU
López I Losada, R., Brady, M. V., Wilhelmsson, F. & Hedlund, K., 2025, In: Environmental Research Letters. 20, 12, 124038.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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UGPplus: Enhancing urban green planning plans to mainstrean biodiversity in society
Hedlund, K. (Researcher)
European Commission - Horizon Europe
2024/01/01 → 2026/12/31
Project: Research
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NATURESCAPES: Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilient, Nature Positive and Socially Just Communities in Diverse Landscapes
Voytenko Palgan, Y. (Researcher), Mccormick, K. (Researcher), Stripple, J. (Researcher), Hedlund, K. (PI), Olsson, P. (PI), Sadovska, V. (Researcher), Fernandez-Montenegro von Schack, P. S. (Researcher) & Leire, C. (Researcher)
European Commission - Horizon Europe
2023/12/01 → 2027/11/30
Project: Research
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SOLO: Soils for Europe
Hedlund, K. (PI), Ingimarsdottir, M. (Researcher) & von Post, M. (Researcher)
European Commission - Horizon Europe
2022/12/01 → 2027/11/30
Project: Research
Activities
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SVT dokumentärfilmen VÅR JORD
Hedlund, K. (Role not specified)
2026 Jan 28 → …Activity: Other › Media participation
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Urbanisering och markfrågor - Förtätning av städer och bebyggelse på åkermark
Ingimarsdottir, M. (Role not specified) & Hedlund, K. (Role not specified)
2025 Oct 20Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation of workshop/ seminar/ course
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Hållbarhetsveckan, Lund 2025
Ingimarsdottir, M. (Role not specified), Hedlund, K. (Role not specified), Bracht Jørgensen, H. (Role not specified) & Klinghammer, F. (Role not specified)
2025 May 10Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation of festival/exhibition/concert/performance
Prizes and distinction
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LUNAs pedagogic prize
DHertefeldt, T. (Recipient), 2021 Jun 6
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Excellent Teaching Practice
Hedlund, K. (Recipient), 2007 Nov
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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The Swedish King’s 50th anniversary foundation award
Hedlund, K. (Recipient), 2001 May
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)