Metla Project 7344

Health from the forest

Duration: 2008-2011   Keywords: bioactive compounds, forest, health, well-being
Research project group: Distinct projects - Forest-based enterprise and business activities

Objectives

• to strengthen the field of know-how in the research and development of bioactive compounds and the effects of forests on human health and well-being
• to create a network between collaborators and experts in forest science, medicine and enterprises in the field of health and natural products. This objective will be achieved through a pilot study:
  • "Bioactive fungal compounds of Finnish trees and peatlands in an experimental model of age-related macular degeneration"
• to construct a therapeutic forest environment which promotes human health and well-being

Metla Parkano Unit co-ordinates the project and acts in collaboration with The University of Tampere,Faculty of Medicine and other collaborating partners. The project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Council of Tampere Region.

Project leader: Sarjala, Tytti
The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Parkano Office, Kaironiementie 15, FI-39700 PARKANO, FINLAND
Phone: +358 10 211 4064 Telefax: +358 10 211 2103
E-mail: tytti.sarjala@metla.fi

Other researchers: Potila, Hannamaria (2008-10), Savonen, Eira-Maija, PA (2010-11), Viitala, Katja, PA (2009-11)

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Updated 25.05.2012
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