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

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 17 new companies
  • 1 liquidated companies
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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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 70% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 25% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 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%).

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  • 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
4446 Buckten
28/05/2026
3862 Innertkirchen
05/05/2026
6103 Schwarzenberg LU
05/03/2026
6078 Lungern
23/02/2026
9000 St. Gallen
05/02/2026
9240 Niederglatt SG
01/01/2026
6244 Nebikon
04/12/2025
6017 Ruswil
28/11/2025
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
6215 Beromünster
25/06/2025
7250 Klosters
29/01/2025
3236 Gampelen
10/07/2024
9107 Urnäsch
08/02/2024
2504 Biel/Bienne
02/05/2023
8340 Hinwil
19/01/2023
7424 Dalin
10/10/2022
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
12/05/2026
Other change
07/05/2026
Other change
04/05/2026
Change of capital
28/04/2026
Other change
24/04/2026
Other change
30/03/2026
Other change
27/03/2026
27/02/2026

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