Forstbetriebsgemeinschaft

What Forstbetriebsgemeinschaft does

Forstbetriebsgemeinschaft Amberg-Schnaittenbach w.V. (FBG) is a registered voluntary forestry cooperative (eingetragener Verein) founded around 1970 and headquartered in Amberg, Bavaria. It serves approximately 2,580 private forest owners across roughly 28,400 hectares in the Oberpfalz region, making it the largest such association in the region and one of the largest in Bavaria. The cooperative aggregates the fragmented timber supply of its members to achieve scale in marketing, equipment use, and buyer negotiations that individual owners could not access independently.

FBG's core service platform spans forest care contracting (Waldpflegevertrag), timber marketing (Holzvermarktung), member advisory (Service und Beratung), seedling supply (Forstpflanzenabgabe / Sammelbestellung), a firewood exchange (Brennholzbörse) and direct firewood sales (Brennholzverkauf), biomass heating plant supply (Biomasseheizwerk), and equipment rental. The cooperative has held PEFC sustainable forest management certification since 2000 and markets approximately 100,000 units of timber annually. Operations are supported by 15 employees under Chairman Gerhard Gradl (1. Vorstand) and Managing Director Uli Hausmann (Geschäftsführer).

The business model is a hybrid of membership-based and transactional revenue. Members contribute membership fees proportional to their holdings, while the cooperative earns commission on timber brokerage, margin on firewood and seedling sales, fees on forest care contracts and advisory services, and rental income on shared equipment. As one of approximately 140 forestry associations in Bavaria subsidized by the Freistaat Bayern, FBG also benefits from state-level operational support. A formal cooperation partnership with Forstverwaltung Amberg (AELF Forsten Amberg-Neumarkt) channels Bavarian state forestry administration services through the cooperative. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, consistent with its status as a non-profit association.

Name

Forstbetriebsgemeinschaft

Legal name

Forstbetriebsgemeinschaft Amberg-Schnaittenbach w.V.

Website

https://fbg-amberg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Forstbetriebsgemeinschaft Amberg-Schnaittenbach w.V. is a Bavarian forestry cooperative serving ~2,580 private forest owners across ~28,400 hectares, providing timber marketing, forest care, firewood brokerage, biomass supply, and advisory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forestry Cooperative Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Timber Tract Operations (11311), Support Activities for Forestry (115310), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Forestry (800), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Timber Tract Operations & Forest Ownership (Timberland) (IMAMAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Timberland Leasing & Contract Administration (Hunting, Grazing, Recreation) (AFAMAKAD), Sustainable Forest Certification & Chain-of-Custody Services (FSC/PEFC/SFI) (IMAMAJAJ)

Keywords

• Forestry cooperative services
• Timber marketing services
• Forest management services
• Firewood exchange marketplace
• Forestry equipment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Amberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Private forest owners pay membership fees to join the association and access collective services including wood marketing, forest care, equipment rental, and advisory services.
2. Wood Marketing Services: FBG markets approximately 100,000 units of timber annually on behalf of members, earning commissions or fees from the collective sale of wood products.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental of forestry equipment and tools to members through the Geräteverleih service.
4. Service and Consulting: Forest care contracts, site exploration (Standortserkundung), collective purchasing (Sammelbestellung) of seedlings and plants, and advisory services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Forstbetriebsgemeinschaft Amberg-Schnaittenbach is a registered forestry cooperative association (w.V.) that serves approximately 2,580 private forest owners across 28,400 hectares in the Oberpfalz region of Bavaria. It provides collective wood marketing (around 100,000 timber units per year), forest care contracts and site exploration, equipment rental, advisory services, a firewood exchange marketplace (Brennholzbörse), firewood sales, collective seedling ordering, and operates biomass heating plants in Ensdorf. The association has been PEFC certified since 2000 and operates as a non-profit cooperative focused on supporting the Kleinprivatwald (small private forest) sector.

Product overview

Forstbetriebsgemeinschaft Amberg-Schnaittenbach is a forest owners' association serving as a unified service platform for approximately 2,580 private forest owners. The organization offers three integrated service modules: Waldpflege/Waldpflegevertrag (forest care and contracts) for professional forest maintenance and site exploration; Holzvermarktung (wood marketing) for timber sales, harvesting, and wood chip provision; and Service und Beratung (service and consulting) encompassing equipment rental, collective ordering, and educational resources. Supporting services include Brennholzbörse (firewood exchange) connecting members selling firewood with buyers, Brennholzverkauf offering various firewood products in different wood types and formats, Forstpflanzenabgabe for seedling distribution, and Biomasseheizwerk (biomass heating plants) in Kloster Ensdorf and Ensdorf for renewable energy. The FBG motto 'WALD WERTE PFLEGEN' (nurturing forest values) guides services spanning the complete forest lifecycle from root to mill.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waldpflegevertrag (Forest Care Contract) Professional forest care contracts and site exploration (Standortserkundung) offering ongoing maintenance and management of private forests for member forest owners in the Amberg-Schnaittenbach region.
• Holzvermarktung (Collective Wood Marketing) Collective timber marketing service that facilitates harvesting, pricing, and sale of approximately 100,000 units of timber annually on behalf of member forest owners, including wood chip provision and marketing.
• Geräteverleih (Forestry Equipment Rental) Rental of specialized forestry equipment and tools to member forest owners, with equipment available from the FBG office in Amberg.
• Brennholzbörse (Firewood Exchange) Online marketplace platform where member forest owners can list and sell firewood directly to local buyers, with approximately 40+ active listings across multiple locations and various wood types, quantities, and delivery options.
• Brennholzverkauf (Firewood Sales) Firewood sales service offering beech, spruce/pine, birch, and oak firewood in chamber-dried or fresh condition, measured in Ster or Schüttraummeter, with published unit pricing ranging from €60-85 per Ster depending on wood type and moisture content.
• Biomasseheizwerk (Biomass Heating Plants) Biomass heating plants at Biomasseheizwerk Kloster Ensdorf and Biomasseheizwerk Ensdorf that provide renewable heating solutions through wood biomass utilization.
• Forstpflanzenabgabe / Sammelbestellung (Collective Seedling Ordering) Collective purchasing and distribution of forestry seedlings (Forstpflanzen) and reforestation supplies to member forest owners with central pickup locations.
• Hackgutbereitstellung und -vermarktung (Wood Chip Provision and Marketing) Supply and marketing of wood chips for energy purposes, enabling members to monetize wood chip material through FBG's collective marketing channels with pricing governed by FBG price guidelines.
• Service und Beratung (Service and Advisory) Comprehensive advisory and consulting services for member forest owners covering forest management, wildlife, forest plants (Waldwissen), and expert guidance on sustainable forestry practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55 years of experience in forestry industry
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Forstverwaltung Amberg (AELF Forsten Amberg-Neumarkt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000FBG is an official cooperation partner of the Forstverwaltung Amberg (AELF Forsten Amberg-Neumarkt), the Bavarian State Forest Administration. This partnership enables coordination between private forest owners and state forestry authorities for forest management, training, and regulatory compliance.
• Brennholz WinterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrennholz Winter is a member and business partner of FBG, operating as a firewood supplier in the FBG region. Located in Haselbach near Ruiding, they offer firewood delivery, wood splitting services, and can supply various wood types including Beech, Spruce, and Pine.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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