ForstBW
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UnclaimedForstBW is the public-law forestry institution of Baden-Württemberg, managing over 324,000 hectares of state forest.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
ForstBW (Forst Baden-Württemberg, AöR) has operated as an independent company since 1 January 2020. It is responsible for managing more than 324,000 hectares of state forest — about a quarter of Baden-Württemberg's forest area — making it the largest forestry operation in the state. It aims to work in an ecologically exemplary, socially balanced and economically successful manner, with sustainability as the basis of its activities, supported by around 1,800 employees statewide. Its near-natural and sustainable management of the state forest is FSC® C120870 and PEFC certified, and since 1 October 2020 it has also held the Gemeinwohl Ökonomie certificate.
History
Forst Baden-Württemberg (ForstBW) has operated as an independent company in the legal form of an Anstalt öffentlichen Rechts since 1 January 2020. It is responsible for managing more than 324,000 hectares of state forest, about a quarter of Baden-Württemberg's forest area, making it the largest forestry operation in the state. Its near-natural and sustainable management of the state forest is FSC® C120870 and PEFC certified, and since 1 October 2020 it has also held the Gemeinwohl Ökonomie certificate. In 2020 it took delivery of 46 climate-friendly hybrid vehicles for its 21 forest districts and the management in Bebenhausen.
Products and positioning
Ecologically exemplary, socially balanced and economically successful forestry, grounded in the principle of sustainability.
State forest management
Firewood online (Brennholz online)
Forest education (Waldpädagogik)
Hunting and fishing (Jagen & Fischen)
Wind power (Windkraft)
Burial forests (FriedWald)
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