Hedeselskabet – with nature as a partner
In 1866, Enrico Dalgas helped establish the association Hedeselskabet, and together with a group of enterprising men, he assisted heath farmers in transforming the harsh heathland into fertile agricultural land.
Since then, we have fostered green innovation and left positive marks on the landscape. Today, Hedeselskabet develops and delivers solutions and services centered around nature that contribute to combating and mitigating climate change for the benefit of both biodiversity and society.
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Identity, purpose, and history
With the founding of The Danish Hedeselskab on March 28, 1866, the foundation was laid for an organization that from the very beginning made a significant effort to cultivate the Danish heaths, which is the background for the company’s name: The Danish Hedeselskab
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Organization
The organization of Hedeselskabet encompasses a wide range of different activities centered around nature.
Our organization consists of management, leadership, a representative assembly, a board of directors, and member committees
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Biodiversity Park
In Hedeselskabet’s biodiversity park, we support nature and create favorable conditions for the naturally occurring insects, animals, and plants. Through data, observations, and monitoring, we can learn more about nature and use the park as a living laboratory.
Hedeselskabet’s Forests
It is crucial for the future to plant more forest than we cut down. We know this today. The forest is one of nature’s essential tools for absorbing and storing CO2 from the atmosphere. Therefore, we are working to establish even more new forest, and Hedeselskabet currently owns over 5,250 hectares in Denmark. Our ambitions are also a completely natural part of the green tripartite agreement from 2024
Green innovation with Hedeselskabet
Hedeselskabet has no shareholders or owners who receive dividends. Instead, parts of our profits are used to develop the business and the association—supporting innovation projects and providing funding for both nationwide and local initiatives.
We invest in companies and organizations that can contribute to earnings, development, and knowledge sharing. We continuously focus on both opportunities and risks, initiating projects with purposes beyond short-term returns. These projects have the time and resources to evolve.
News from nature
HedeDanmark changes name to Dalgas
Hedeselskabet is now uniting all its business units under one name. Therefore, HedeDanmark and all its sub-brands will change their names to Dalgas, after the founder Enrico Dalgas.
HedeDanmark reorganizes its Forest Division
HedeDanmark’s forest division will now be split into two separate entities: a Danish division and an international division focusing on expansion outside Denmark.
New Country Manager for HD Forest in Estonia
On the 21st of August, Priit Põllumäe will start as the new country manager for HD Forest in Estonia.
We are changing our name to Dalgas
On 1 October 2024, all business units under Hedeselskabet will change their name to Dalgas. This applies to HedeDanmark, HD 2412, HD NordicTrees, HD Silva, HD BioRec, HD Forest, HD Forest Germany, HD Seed, and HD LogSystems.
Forest Management – Forest Greetings from HD Forest!
On the 21st of August, Priit Põllumäe will start as the new country manager for HD Forest in Estonia.
HD Forest celebrates 25 years of forest investments in the Baltics
Low risk, high returns, sustainable forest management, and local knowledge is the foundation for the success.
Danish Hardwood is now part of HD Silva
We are pleased to inform you that as of January 1st 2023 Danish Hardwood is part of HedeDanmark Group.
We create value for your industry
Dalgas solves all types of green tasks in a range of different industries and sectors across services. We have the experience, machinery, and references that ensure you the best possible solution.