Cooperation fair, Brussels in June 2005

1. Cooperation fair, Brussels in June 2005

2. A transnational project LAG Sm�landsgruppen in Sweden LAG Limfjordsgruppen in Denmark Leta flaggor i Clipart � l�gg in! Sm�landsgruppen ideell f�rening. Bildades den 14 november 1996 p� Wallby S�teri i Vetlanda kommun. Ber�r samtliga tre sm�landsl�nen och har numera 8 kommuner som �huvud�gare�. Lokala initiativ och projektid�er kan, bl a med st�d av Sm�landsgruppen, utveckla landsbygdens ekonomi och skapa positiva f�ruts�ttningar f�r att leva och bo � samtidigt som satsningarna �r goda f�rebilder inom Sverige och �vriga Europa. Leta flaggor i Clipart � l�gg in! Sm�landsgruppen ideell f�rening. Bildades den 14 november 1996 p� Wallby S�teri i Vetlanda kommun. Ber�r samtliga tre sm�landsl�nen och har numera 8 kommuner som �huvud�gare�. Lokala initiativ och projektid�er kan, bl a med st�d av Sm�landsgruppen, utveckla landsbygdens ekonomi och skapa positiva f�ruts�ttningar f�r att leva och bo � samtidigt som satsningarna �r goda f�rebilder inom Sverige och �vriga Europa.

3. Project leaders Tr�centrum � Wood center www.tracentrum.se Mors� Erhvervsr�d www.mors.dk

4. Background Why hardwood? Why garden products? Why Leader+ and Tr�centrum?

5. Hardwood The use of good properties and characteristics of different species are not optimized New forestry law � increase the amount of broadleaved trees Old forestry law � decrease the amount of broadleaved trees Some examples of aspen, birch and oak Increase the biodiversity, nice landscape Poison and cuttingSome examples of aspen, birch and oak Increase the biodiversity, nice landscape Poison and cutting

6. Aspen Outdoor use � above ground Example from Norway Test with garden furnitureOutdoor use � above ground Example from Norway Test with garden furniture

7. Aspen Saunas CeilingSaunas Ceiling

8. Aspen Egenskaper St�r emot r�ta hyfsat bra om det f�r torka upp mellan varven � distans Formstabilt Leder v�rme d�ligt K�dar ej Bevarar ljusheten i innemilj�Egenskaper St�r emot r�ta hyfsat bra om det f�r torka upp mellan varven � distans Formstabilt Leder v�rme d�ligt K�dar ej Bevarar ljusheten i innemilj�

9. Oak Oak � the best rot resistant we have in Sweden - best durabilityOak � the best rot resistant we have in Sweden - best durability

10. Oak

11. Birch The toughest species we haveThe toughest species we have

12. Birch Natural quality - pulpNatural quality - pulp

13. New law Today subsidies for planting broadleaved plants. Fences, plants and management (thinning)Today subsidies for planting broadleaved plants. Fences, plants and management (thinning)

14. Old law Get rid of it!Get rid of it!

15. Reflections Stormy weather We think the way to go is; Make the economical presumtions so good as possible for the forest owners; then they are interested in planting more broadleaved trees. Broadleaved trees should be planted where the ground and clima is suitable.Stormy weather We think the way to go is; Make the economical presumtions so good as possible for the forest owners; then they are interested in planting more broadleaved trees. Broadleaved trees should be planted where the ground and clima is suitable.

16. Garden Big interest Good economic potential Healthy Beautiful An increase of 37 % in membership in garden associations. Products connected with the garden. TV, Radio, Inernet, magazinesAn increase of 37 % in membership in garden associations. Products connected with the garden. TV, Radio, Inernet, magazines

17. Leader+ and Tr�centrum Map of Leader in Sweden, we are no 5. Map of wood related enterprises in the southern part of SwedenMap of Leader in Sweden, we are no 5. Map of wood related enterprises in the southern part of Sweden

18. This picture will show you the Identity of the area of Sm�landsgruppen. These materials, products and activities linked with Aluminium, Wood and Glass are most common here. We use to talk about the Kingdom of Aluminium The Kingdom of Wood and the Kingdom of Glass This picture will show you the Identity of the area of Sm�landsgruppen. These materials, products and activities linked with Aluminium, Wood and Glass are most common here. We use to talk about the Kingdom of Aluminium The Kingdom of Wood and the Kingdom of Glass

19. Objectives Show the potential of hardwood Increase the use of hardwood Improve the economic presumptions for the participating enterprises Learn from other countries Build and show garden houses Summary Work and ideas from the hardwood instituteSummary Work and ideas from the hardwood institute

20. How to continue? Finding a partner/partners Organising financing Need of establishment Inspire enterprises Contact authorities and municipalities Attend meetings Keep the idea alive all the time Rita p� tavlan samtidigt! Mail to Hans-Olov! Invitation to MarstrandRita p� tavlan samtidigt! Mail to Hans-Olov! Invitation to Marstrand

21. Timetable Cooperation between Sm�landsgruppen and the Hardwood Institute Contact NNUCooperation between Sm�landsgruppen and the Hardwood Institute Contact NNU

22. Partnership Map!

23. Financing and project participants Project description Letter to the municipalities (local authorities) LAG had contact with the regional and national authorities Contact enterprises Contact universities Letter saying we suggest a meeting day x and time y, please let us know if it is not suitable for you. Exhibition � a lot of visitors You have to go to the factories!Letter saying we suggest a meeting day x and time y, please let us know if it is not suitable for you. Exhibition � a lot of visitors You have to go to the factories!

24. Conclusions The need of a good idea Enthusiastic people A lot of contacts When you meet people, things happens Language barriers Not to many partners from the beginning

25. Result Danish and swedish drawings Model of the garden house Articles in the newspapers Interested private persons

26. Tr�centrum Susanne Johansson, project leader Box 174 571 22 N�SSJ� Sweden Tel +46 380-55 43 12, 070-549 14 95 susanne@tracentrum.se