Research projects 2004
Ways of life in greening society - A narrative perspective to ordinary consumption
MMM Sanna Ahonen
Helsinki University
Total 7 992 €
Resistance characters and ecological effects of transgenic trees
FM Ira Alatalo & Research group
Turku University
Total 7 992 €
Why are forest grouse populations declining in managed forests?
Prof. Rauno Alatalo & Research group
Jyväskylä University
Total 27 424 €
Three-dimensional geological modeling and groundwater modeling
FT Aki Artimo & Research group
Turku University
Total 16 148 €
Interactions between forests and atmosphere: Biogenic terpenoids as sources for aerosol formation
FT, dos. Jaana Bäck & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 22 805 €
International Conference on Arctic Mircobiolology
MMT John Derome & Research group
Forest Research Institute, Rovaniemi
Total 8 000 €
Ecological responses to stream habitat and catchment rehabilitation in salmonid rivers
Tutkimusprofessori Jaakko Erkinaro & Research group
Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute, Oulu
Total 20 104 €
Nutrient loading of Latvian cities and rural areas into the Baltic Sea: trends of changes and scenarios of development
dos. Tom Frisk & Research group
Pirkanmaa environmental centre
Total 21 160 €
Effects of fragmentation and wear on the vegetation of urban forests and the structure and activity of soil microbial communities
FT, Dos. Hannu Fritze & Research group
Forest Research Institute Vantaa
Total 23 104 €
Use of earthworms in soil quality assessment: responses of different species to heavy metal exposure
FT, Dos. Jari Haimi & Research group
Jyväskylä University
Total 19 804 €
Reactive halogenated hydrocarbons; concentrations in urban and rural air and their natural sources
FT Hannele Hakola & Research group
Finnish Meteorological Institute
Total 16 604 €
Microbial companions of introduced species
FT Jarkko Hantula & Research group
Forest Research Institute, Vantaa
Total 22 541 €
Fungal bioremediation of wood and soil contaminated by polychlorinated phenols, dioxins and furans in old saw mill areas
MMT Annele Hatakka & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 21 107 €
The emergence of environmental problems within urban residents' everyday life
VTM Risto Haverinen & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 6 660 €
Natura 2000 Network's Implementation and legal effects in Finland and the EU
oik.tri Erkki Hollo & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 19 933 €
Urban hedgehogs - ecology and the effects of environment on hedgehog populations in eastern Finland
Prof. Ismo J. Holopainen & Research group
Joensuu University
Total 20 400 €
Role of temperature on xenobiotic accumulation and toxicity in fish embryos
FM Jani O. Honkanen
Joensuu University
Total 7 992 €
Tall oil as a wood preservative
FT Osmo Hormi & Research group
Oulu University
Total 14 604 €
Development of novel analytical techniques for comprehensive determination of organic compounds in urban samples
dos. Tuulia Hyötyläinen & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 20 704 €
Composting of biowaste and sludges. Phytotoxicity of compost on different stages of maturity
FT Kari Hänninen & Research group
Jyväskylä University
Total 18 379 €
Synthesis book of the research program 'Sustainable use of natural resources'
MMT Anneli Jalkanen & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 5 000 €
Impacts of biomanipulation on lake ecosystem structure
Dr. Phil Roger Jones & Research group
University of Jyväskylä Department of Biology and Environmental science
Total 22 084 €
The 29th Congress of SIL
Prof. Timo Kairesalo & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 9 500 €
Internet based environmental information archive
FT Risto Kalliola & Research group
Turku University
Total 9 775 €
Global Change: Ozone and carbon dioxide impact on nitrogen metabolism of wild herbs and grasses
FM Teri Kanerva & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 22 204 €
Development of eukaryotic cell-based assays for measuring endocrine disrupters in environment
FT, dos. Matti Karp & Research group
Turku University
Total 22 729 €
Parametrization of aerosol processes for atmospheric models
FT, tutkimusprof. Veli-Matti Kerminen & Research group
Finnish Meteorological Institute
Total 18 104 €
Effect of old-growth forest fragmentation on epiphytic lichens
FM Laura Kivistö
Helsinki University
Total 7 992 €
Predicting contaminant loads transported with runoff using catchment scale mathematical simulation models
Tekn. tri Harri Koivusalo & Research group
HUT
Total 6 477 €
Triazine pesticides in Finnish environment: occurrence, degradation and remediation
TkT Merja Kontro & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 21 604 €
The effects of habitat edges and trampling intensity on vegetation in urban forests
FT Johan Kotze & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 17 479 €
Polypores and boreal forest naturalness: conservation networks and restoration as tools in species protection
prof. Jari Kouki & Research group
Joensuu University
Total 21 979 €
Determination of Endocrine Disruptors in Municipal Waste Waters
Doc. Leif Kronberg & Research group
Åbo Akademi
Total 22 154 €
EIA procedures role and effectiveness in projects and/or programmes
Prof. Markku Kuitunen & Research group
Jyväskylä University
Total 19 804 €
The emissions, dispersion and exposure of population to fine particles in urban air
prof. Jaakko Kukkonen & Research group
Finnish Meteorological Institute
Total 17 904 €
Diatoms as indicators of ecologocal state of large lakes
FL Minna Kukkonen & Research group
North-Carelia Environmental Centre
Total 9 031 €
The role of environmental factors on decomposition of litter (needles, leaves, wood and roots)
MMT Anne-Marie Kurka
Forest Research Institute Vantaa
Total 16 744 €
Harmful microalgae in the planktonic food web of the Baltic Sea
FT dos Pirjo Kuuppo & Research group
Finnish Environmental Centre
Total 19 078 €
History of water protection in cities in Eastern Baltic Europe, 1945-2000
VTT, dos. Simo Laakkonen & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 27 500 €
Gas-aerosol partitioning of atmospheric organic compounds
FT, Prof. Ari Laaksonen & Research group
Kuopio University
Total 16 104 €
Phosphorus utilization of bloom-forming cyanobacteria in the Baltic Sea
FT Maria Laamanen & Research group
FIMR
Total 16 878 €
The antibacterial agent, Triclosan: its ecotoxicity in Finnish wastewater treatment plants and surface waters
Dr of Tech. Raghida Lepistö & Research group
Technical University Tampere, Institute of Environmental Engineering & Biotechnology
Total 23 544 €
Formation of aerosol particles in the Baltic Sea
FT Heikki Lihavainen & Research group
Finnish Meteorological Institute
Total 19 104 €
The effects of eutrophication on reproduction and sexual selection in sand gobies
FT, dos. Kai Lindström & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 25 604 €
Democratic Decision-Making, Environmental Values and Sustainable Development
VTT, dos. Olli Loukola & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 15 984 €
Membrane bioreactor potential for small scale industrial wastewaters in Finnish conditions
TkL Antero Luonsi & Research group
Pirkanmaa Environmental Centre
Total 18 304 €
Enhancing on-site treatment of domestic sewage with anaerobic technologies
FM Sari Luostarinen & Research group
Jyväskylä University
Total 26 754 €
Phytoremediation of mercury by Populus deltoides (eastern cottonwood)
Ph.D. Satu Lyyra & Research group
Electrowatt-Ekono Oy (leave of absence)
Total 16 104 €
Gaseous nitrogen emissions from pasture
FT Pertti Martikainen & Research group
Kuopio University
Total 24 878 €
Air quality and pollution in the city of Helsinki since 1945: a multidisciplinary study
VTT, Prof. Ilmo Massa & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 17 554 €
Effects of agriculture on amphibian populations
prof. Juha Merilä & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 25 992 €
Introduced brook trout in boreal streams: interspecific interactions and ecosystem-level effects
FT Timo Muotka & Research group
Oulu University
Total 23 534 €
Chemical Fouling of Heat Exchangers
TkT Esa Muurinen & Research group
Oulu University
Total 18 819 €
The effect of coarse woody debris and forest fragmentation on the population dynamics of small mammals and diprionid sawflies
FT Pekka Niemelä & Research group
Joensuu University
Total 17 104 €
Effects of phytoestrogens on the reproduction and endocrinilogy of mammals
FT Petteri Nieminen & Research group
Joensuu University
Total 18 304 €
Street as growing environment of trees
Dos. Eero Nikinmaa & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 18 029 €
Sedimentary zooplankton remains in determining reference conditions for the Water Framework Directive
FM Mirva Nykänen
Helsinki University
Total 17 904 €
Temporal and spatial variation in the genetic structure of Atlantic salmon in the river Teno -implications for conservation
dos. Craig Primmer & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 22 604 €
Effects of artificial groundwater recharge: microbial community dynamics and biodegradation of organic matter
FT, prof. Jaakko Puhakka & Research group
Tampere Technical University
Total 17 104 €
Measurement and modelling of aeresol particle dry deposition into forest
FT Üllar Rannik & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 22 549 €
Synthetic musks in a sewage treatment plant and in The River Porvoonjoki, Lahti
FT Anna-Lea Rantalainen & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 23 104 €
Fuel ethanol from D-galacturonic acid
dos. Peter Richard & Research group
VTT Biotechnology
Total 29 054 €
Natural Colorants - Evironmental Education Method for the Integration of Biology, Chemistry, Art and Craft Lessons at Upper Comprehensive School
FT Riikka Räisänen & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 15 064 €
7th International Symposium on Environmental Geotechnology and Global Sustainable Development
TkT Jouko Saarela
Finnish Environmental Centre
Total 3 000 €
The regulation on onshorebuilding - a study of the legal requirements for building and equitable treatment of landowners
OTL Juha Sario
Niemelä & Sario
Total 14 104 €
Effects of pollution in foodchains from plants via insects to birds
FM Saila Sillanpää
Turku University
Total 16 104 €
Effects of ash fertilization on contents of Cd and DOC in run-off waters and accumulation of Cd in the food web
FT Rauni Strömmer & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 27 346 €
Impacts of environmental changes on the occurance of species in small scale
FT, dos Jukka Suhonen & Research group
Jyväskylä University
Total 19 234 €
Fish epidermal papillomatosis as a water quality indicator
FT, dos Jouni Taskinen & Research group
Kuopio University
Total 20 046 €
Management of farmland with agri-environmental measures - does it help the breeding bird community?
FT Juha Tiainen & Research group
Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute, Helsinki
Total 19 004 €
Sustainable ecotourism
FT, dos. Anne Tolvanen & Research group
Forest Research Institute, Muhos
Total 12 119 €
Social values and meanings of urban green areas
MMT Liisa Tyrväinen & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 18 404 €
Novel methods for control of potato scab and prevention of nutrient leaching
MMT, prof. Jari Valkonen & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 20 600 €
Characteristics, sources and temporal variation of ambient fine particles
FM Marko Vallius
National Public Health Institute, Kuopio
Total 6 000 €
Wind power policy and the future of wind power in Finland
MMM Vilja Varho
Helsinki University
Total 14 643 €
Gyspum treatment as a restoration method for eutrophied lakes
FT Eila Varjo & Research group
Turku University
Total 29 595 €
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of UV-B phototoxicity in fishes
FM Eeva Vehniäinen
Jyväskylä University
Total 26 319 €
The influence of forest harvesting and reindeer farming on local climate at timberline
FT Ari Venäläinen & Research group
Finnish Meteorological Institute
Total 16 104 €
Selective removal fishing stops the internal loading?
FT Anne-Mari Ventelä & Research group
Pyhäjärven suojelurahasto
Total 17 104 €
Ecosystem consequences of cyanobacteria in the Baltic Sea
Prof. Markku Viitasalo & Research group
FIMR
Total 28 906 €
Accumulation of persistent environmental contaminants to osprey in Finland: Time trends, sources of emission and toxic effects
FT, dos. Matti Viluksela & Research group
National Public Health Institute, Kuopio
Total 30 000 €
Light extinction by atmospheric aerosols: instrument development and field experiment
FT Aki Virkkula & Research group
Finnish Meteorological Institute
Total 15 992 €
Effect of climate change on the structure and dynamics of the crown of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.)
MML Virva Volanen & Research group
Joensuu University
Total 7 992 €
Values and conservation of urban nature
FT, dos Timo Vuorisalo & Research group
Turku University
Total 14 104 €
Ecosystem services, biodiversity and the ecosystem approach
FT, dos. Mari Walls & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 21 004 €
mRNA transcription as indicator of gene activation in fish due to exposure to municipal wastewater
dos. Tom Wiklund & Research group
Åbo Akademi BioCity
Total 20 429 €
Development of DNA Macro array for the assay of biodegradation genes of environmental pollutants
FT Kim Yrjälä & Research group
Helsinki University
Total 26 179 €
Thermal processing of problematic solid wastes
TkT Ron Zevenhoven & Research group
HUT
Total 19 750 €
Water quality monitoring using remote sensing in the Gulf of Finland
Lic. of Science Yuanzhi Zhang & Research group
HUT Laboratory of Space Technology
Total 10 363 €