4th February 2025

Comment on a RÚV news report

Following the February 2nd Icelandic Broadcasting Service' (RÚV) news report, "Carbon sequestration in pastures is much higher than in forests," Land and Forest Iceland has submitted a formal response to the RÚV news department. Our agency is committed to fostering accurate reporting and productive discussions regarding land reclamation and forestry.

27th January 2025

Land and forests are advertising summer jobs

Land and Forest Iceland is recruiting research assistants for summer fieldwork, encompassing ecological monitoring and research in drylands, wetlands, and forests to support Iceland's climate accounting. We also require summer personnel for fencing projects in Northeast Iceland.

22nd January 2025

Locally sourced timber for the River Baths

The River Baths geothermal spa currently under development at Laugarás in Biskupstungur will by request utilise locally sourced timber for the construction. Nine batches of premium-grade spruce from a recently harvested Haukadalur forest plot have been supplied by Land and Forest Iceland after being meticulously processed at the Institute's Thjórsárdalur sawmill.

22nd January 2025

Iceland's contributions to international desertification control efforts.

Two case studies from Iceland have just been added to the toolbox of the UN Convention on Desertification Control, UNCDD. It shares Iceland’s experiences from the Hekla Forest project and a project east of Þorlákshöfn where frequent sandstorms have been controlled.

20th January 2025

A new science paper on soil carbon sequestration in Icelandic birch woodlands

A recent publication in the prestigious journal Science of The Total Environment details a study demonstrating the significant potential of birch woodland restoration for erosion control and soil carbon sequestration in Iceland.

17th January 2025

Thirty years of land reclamation efforts

The Land Reclamation Association of Biskupstungur (Landgræðslufélag Biskupstungna) celebrated its 30th anniversary last year. Early initiatives focused on experimental hay bale erosion control techniques to stabilise vegetation ridges and promote new growth. Documentary footage of these projects provides valuable historical context.

17th January 2025

Foresters' wishes for an e-service portal

Land and Forest Iceland (LOGS) is pleased to announce the commencement of afforestation and shelterbelt project application acceptance via our online service portal. A dedicated digital mailbox on island.is centralises applicant communication and key project data, streamlining project request administration. The application deadline is January 31st.

13th January 2025

Land Reform Fund calls for grant applications

Land and Forest Iceland has now opened for applications to the Land Reform Fund. The application deadline is 30 January.

8th January 2025

Icelandic Climate Initiative Meets High Global Demands

The Álfabrekka afforestation project in Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur has received certification from Enviance Services Private Limited, an internationally accredited certification agency. This marks the first Skógarkolefni Forest Carbon project to achieve such international recognition, confirming its compliance with ISO 14064-2:2019 and adherence to leading global climate project standards.

7th January 2025

Scholarship in forest seed or plant production, regeneration or breeding

If you are in forest seed or plant production, regeneration methods or tree breeding, this is a good chance for funding. SNS and NordGen Forest have opened for applications for their joint scholarship until 15 February 2025.