Forestry Test Enterprise Network in Switzerland (TBN)

Forestry Test Enterprise Network in Switzerland (TBN)

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Comparison of operating results of forestry operation in Switzerland. The network undertakes regular monitoring of many forest enterprises (ca. 30%) and elevates their market situation and a big set of economic data on a yearly basis. With these data, best practices guidance on competitive forest enterprises are elaborated and benchmarking approaches are outlined

The structural conditions are the main cause for the economic success. Unclear strategic positioning and operational deficiency are key factors for the resulting negative operating results in average, besides the high labor costs and small structured forestry operation

The TBN describes many economic, financial and structural indicators for 28% of the forest surface in Switzerland as a reference for benchmarks. Data and evaluations are available for the years 2008 – 2010, 2011 - 2013 and 2014 – 2018 of the participating forestry operation. Important factors and their influence on the operation results can be determined. Appropriate solutions for different situations and context can be found more easily

Type of wood
Stemwood
Origin of wood
Forest
Mobilization Potential
0.1 - 0.2 m³/ha (0.35 mio. ha analyzed in through the network)
Kind of wood concerned
Stemwood
Sustainability Potential
Positive
Impact on environment & biodiversity

Positive mainly for sun-hungry species

Ease of implementation
Difficult
Economic impact
- 10€/ha
Job effect
Positive / trend to more qualified staff
Income effect
Positive
Specific knowledge needed
Data processing skills
Key prerequisites

A close and well-functioning collaboration of the forest operations is needed

Domain
Forest management, ecosystem, resilience
Digital solution
No
Innovation
No
Country of origin
Switzerland
Scale of application
National
Start and end year
2008 -
Contact data
Owner or author
References and Resources
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Rosewood