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Forestry operators — Companies in forestry operations in French-speaking Switzerland

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Forestry operators — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland

French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 10 active companies in forestry operations. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 23.1%, with 12 new companies registered, and 15 companies liquidated.

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  • 12 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, 12 companies in forestry operations have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -3 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 148th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 12 new companies
  • 10 active companies
  • ** year to date

Forestry operators — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 5 companies in forestry operations were incorporated. In that same period, 0 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 100.0% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 5 new companies
  • 0 liquidated companies
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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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 100% Micro (1-9 emp.)

Forestry operators — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 10 companies in forestry operations, most are active in Silviculture and other forestry activities (9) 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
Nb of legal entities
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Silviculture and other forestry activities
9
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" (40%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (30%) and "Sole proprietorship" (20%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 40% Other
  • 30% Limited Liability Company
  • 20% Sole proprietorship
  • 10% 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
2800 Delémont
01/01/2026
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
2712 Le Fuet
23/02/2018
1663 Epagny
19/10/1982
1188 Gimel
07/10/1976

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
2517 Diesse
12/01/2024
1740 Neyruz FR
28/06/2022
1446 Baulmes
14/11/2019
2800 Delémont
01/07/2019
1264 St-Cergue
19/06/2019
1207 Genève
31/05/2019
3973 Darnona
06/07/2018
1847 Rennaz
18/05/2018

Forestry operators – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 1 company in forestry operations has been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
26/05/2026
02/02/2026
05/12/2025
Other change
09/10/2025
19/09/2025
Change of company name, Change of purpose
20/10/2023

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