This knowledge promotes ecologically sustainable and diversified administration. The research focuses on forestry, decorative greenery, the health of forests and forest ecosystems, the urban environment and parks as well as landscapes and planning. About half of the Institute's income arises from external consulting activities. The Institute carries out research assignments for private forest owners, the Danish Energy Agency , the Danish Environmental Protection Agency , the National Forest and Nature Agency and the Spatial Planning Department . The Institute generates and disseminates knowledge to promote economically efficient, solid and diversified forestry operations by developing methods for more ecologically sustainable and natural forestry.
Research also focuses on the use of wood as biofuel.
The Institute also monitors the state of health of the forests and conducts research on the development of and trends in trees and forest ecosystems. The investigations of forest health are part of a European network for the intensive monitoring of forest health. In addition, a monitoring and early warning system for attacks of fungus and insects in trees is being developed. The Institute conducts research on environmentally sound and economically efficient park and landscape management that takes account of aesthetic considerations, biological diversity, history and open-air activities. The Institute's research on open-air activities focuses on forests, the open country, beaches and urban parks and green spaces.