by Michael Smith (Veshengro), RFA
Climate Change and the loss of Biodiversity are the most pressing environmental problems and challenges of the twenty first century. Biodiversity and forestry will be tremendously affected by this.
In order to develop the necessary adaption strategies integrated and appropriate research is required that covers a broad spectrum of themes. We must not, under any circumstances, underestimate the possible effects of climate change on the environment and on biodiversity, especially, as said, in our woods and forests and the impact that this will have on our continued use of forest products.
The concept of the protection and retention of the biodiversity includes, aside from the mere protection of the environment and biodiversity, also the commercial use of our woodlands and forests. Therefore research into climate change and biodiversity has to be seen and understood an interdisciplinary task which also must include the socio-economic aspects and the questions as to our moral concepts and ideas.
According to calculations and prognoses based on computer modelling not only would by a warming of the climate the potentially suitable ranges for tree species like beech and pine change considerably, but this would also be the case for the rarer species and those endangered ones on the red lists. The “red list species”, according to those calculations, would be extremely hard hit due to loss of suitable areas where they can grow and thrive.
We must find ways and means to react to such a threat so as to preserve the species but also to be able to continue to commercially use timber and other products from our woods and forests even during this probable climate change.
© M Smith (Veshengro), Tatchipen Media & EcoFor, April 2008
Hultafors Group acquires Fisco Tools
Gothenburg April 2, 2008 - Hultafors Group has acquired all shares in the leading British measuring tape manufacturer Fisco Tools Ltd. The acquisition is a natural stage in the growth strategy of the Hultafors Group whose operations aim at servicing the professional requirements of European craftsmen.
Hultafors and Fisco Tools have for many years now undertaken strategic cooperation covering the production and sale of measuring tools. With this acquisition, Hultafors will be able to broaden its product portfolio and strengthen its presence on the European market.
"Hultafors has high growth targets and, with the acquisition of Fisco Tools, we will increase our turnover by over 70 million SEK annually," says Bo Jägnefält, CEO of Hultafors. "Tape measures are today one of the world's most frequently used hand tools and we see considerable growth potential in virtually all markets."
In 2007, the annual turnover of the Hultafors Group was 1.1 billion SEK. The group currently consists of three brands and represents the hand tools business area within Investment AB Latour which is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
The current brands in the Hultafors Group are:
· Hultafors Tools which is the Nordic market leader in hand tools in both the measuring & marking and the chopping & striking sectors.
· Wibe Ladders which was acquired in 2005 and which is the market leader in the Nordic region for ladders and scaffolds.
· Snickers Workwear which was acquired in December 2006 and is one of Europe's leading brands for workwear for craftsmen. Snickers has distribution in 20 countries.
Founded in 1939, Fisco Tools Ltd has been a manufacturer of tape measures since the 1940s and has taken a leading position in the development of state-of -the art products.. The company's operation and production are based in Rayleigh, Essex in England. www.fisco.co.uk
Hultafors Group currently consists of the Snickers Workwear, Wibe Ladders and Hultafors Tools brands. Together they form a unique product family for professional craftsmen who want products on which they can rely. Hultafors Group has 650 employees and has sales operations on more than 40 markets the world over. www.hultaforsgroup.com
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