Forestry operators — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 11 active companies in forestry operations. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 15.4%, with 13 new companies registered, and 15 companies liquidated.
- 13 new companies
- 15 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Forestry operators — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Forestry operators in French-speaking Switzerland.
Forestry operators — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 13 companies in forestry operations have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -2 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Forestry operators:
Canton of Lucern (16) and Canton of Saint Gallen (11).
Companies in forestry operations are the 147th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 13 new companies
- 11 active companies
- ** year to date
Forestry operators — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 6 companies in forestry operations were incorporated. In that same period, 0 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 120.0% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 6 new companies
- 0 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Forestry operators — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Forestry operators in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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100% Micro (1-9 emp.)
Forestry operators — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 11 companies in forestry operations, most are active in
Silviculture and other forestry activities (10) and Gathering of wild growing non-wood products (1).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Forestry operators
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Silviculture and other forestry activities
10
Gathering of wild growing non-wood products
1
Companies in forestry operations in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (36%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (27%) and "Sole proprietorship" (27%).
- Legal forms
- 36% Other
- 27% Limited Liability Company
- 27% Sole proprietorship
- 9% Limited
Forestry operators — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in forestry operations have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
2027 Montalchez
12/05/2026
1321 Arnex-sur-Orbe
27/11/2025
1213 Petit-Lancy
09/09/2025
1736 St. Silvester
14/07/2025
1058 Villars-Tiercelin
21/12/2020
1213 Petit-Lancy
28/06/2018
Forestry operators — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in forestry operations have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1934 Le Châble VS
03/07/2024
1740 Neyruz FR
28/06/2022
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
08/06/2020
1264 St-Cergue
19/06/2019
Forestry operators – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in forestry operations have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of company name, Change of purpose
20/10/2023