Nature and forest areas grow together and the Damhus Å and Storåen rivers run through the area with world-class salmon fishing
CLIMATE PARK NORTHWEST JUTLAND
The vision for Klimapark Northwest Jutland is to create one of Denmark’s largest parks that includes new cohesive nature, new recreational areas in the Unesco Global Geopark West Jutland and village development.
Potentially, the park could connect Denmark’s third largest continuous forest, Klosterheden, with the plantations Theuts, Ulfborg and Stråsø in the south.
From the east by the protected area at Kilen and Kjærgaard Mølle to the west runs the “blue belt” with Damhus Å and Storå, where Skærum Mølle is located by the village of Vemb.
We call it a climate park because the park is a green area with a focus on sustainable energy production, increased biodiversity and nature value, as well as recreational activities that support local village life and raise awareness about our climate.
On part of the climate park area, wind turbines and solar cells will produce approx. 650 MWh of green electricity, primarily for PtX production in Idomlund, which will create green jobs and sustainable growth throughout Northwest Jutland.
RECREATIONAL AREAS
upcoming climate sites in UNESCO Global Geopark West Jutland.
The dissemination of the rich wildlife in the form of beavers, geese, red deer and salmon in Storåen will also be part of the project in collaboration with the geopark, for example with small and large trails, exhibitions, nature guidance and teaching materials.
Village development is being considered in connection with the climate park and a dialog is underway with the citizens’ associations in Linde, Bur and Møborg.
Dialogue with citizens, agriculture, the Danish Society for Nature Conservation, etc. will be paramount.
The area is used by many different groups and for different purposes. Therefore, the dialog will be about multifunctional use of the areas.
At business conferences in Holstebro, Lemvig and Struer municipalities – and with Erhvervshus Midtjylland and development forces in Northwest Jutland – new green growth opportunities have been discussed.
Together with local suppliers, innovative solutions have been found and Northwest Jutland energy and climate projects have been completed.
Dialogue is already underway with several of them about Climate Park Northwest Jutland, if the political consideration results in a realization.
New jobs and ptx adventures in Northwest Jutland
Residential opportunities with the creation of up to a thousand local jobs in relation to the PTX plant in Idomlund. It is estimated that the construction phase alone will involve around 100 companies
Cheap green power for local citizens
The park improves nature – and makes it accessible
Knowledge and local anchoring at the forefront
Dissemination to schools and educational institutions is already underway. The interest is so great that hundreds of apprentices and students will be working on the project. Local citizens are working on village strategies to ensure synergies between the development of Climate Park Northwest Jutland and the neighboring community.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Uffe Christensen
Head of Project Development
Email: uc@skovgaardenergy.dk
Phone: +45 21 27 01 83