Land and forest is the joint institution of the Icelandic Soil Conservation and Forestry Agency as of 1 January 2024. A new website for the Institute will be built here, but in the meantime reference will be made to materials on soil conservation and forestry on the websites of the two older institutes.
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Do not delay planting of frozen stored seedlings for too long
It is necessary to look at the relationship between the production processes of forest seedlings nurseries and planting success in afforestation. The later frozen stored seedlings are planted, the more likely they are to fail to form frost hardiness and be subject to damage in the same fall. This is among the research findings discussed in a reviewed article published recently in the scientific journal Forests. The main author of the article is Rakel J. Jónsdóttir, a forester and a postdoctoral researcher at Land and Forest.
Carbon Trading Opportunities: A Comprehensive Proposal
A specialised working group, commissioned by the Minister of Environment, Energy, and Climate, has submitted proposals concerning the current state and potential opportunities for carbon unit trading in Iceland. These proposals entail legislative modifications that are crucial for the efficient operation of the voluntary market for carbon units. The group's recommendations encompass the formulation of state policies, the implementation of fiscal incentives, and the establishment of a dedicated trading platform for carbon units.