Forestry operators — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 61 active companies in forestry operations. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 117.9%, with 52 new companies registered, and 19 companies liquidated.
- 52 new companies
- 19 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Forestry operators — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Forestry operators in German-speaking Switzerland.
Forestry operators — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 52 companies in forestry operations have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 33 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 145th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 52 new companies
- 61 active companies
- ** year to date
Forestry operators — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 17 companies in forestry operations were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 35.6% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 17 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Forestry operators — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Forestry operators in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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70% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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25% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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2% Large (>249 emp.)
Forestry operators — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 61 companies in forestry operations, most are active in
Silviculture and other forestry activities (59) and Gathering of wild growing non-wood products (2).
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
59
Gathering of wild growing non-wood products
2
Companies in forestry operations in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (48%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (23%) and "Limited" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 48% Other
- 23% Limited Liability Company
- 18% Limited
- 11% Sole proprietorship
Forestry operators — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-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
3862 Innertkirchen
05/05/2026
6103 Schwarzenberg LU
05/03/2026
9000 St. Gallen
05/02/2026
9240 Niederglatt SG
01/01/2026
8633 Wolfhausen
26/11/2025
Forestry operators — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-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
8234 Stetten SH
22/08/2025
6215 Beromünster
25/06/2025
2504 Biel/Bienne
02/05/2023
8192 Glattfelden
18/07/2022
4552 Derendingen
11/04/2022
Forestry operators – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-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
Change of capital
28/04/2026