VitaForst International Management of Forest & Landscape e. K. Sven Bung

What VitaForst International Management of Forest & Landscape e. K. Sven Bung does

VitaForst International Management of Forest & Landscape e.K. Sven Bung is a German forestry and landscape management services provider founded in 2011 by Sven Bung, operating from headquarters in Zülpich (North Rhine-Westphalia) and a branch in Munich (Bavaria), with stated activity across the entire DACH region. The company runs three core service lines: Forstdienstleistungen (reforestation, forest maintenance, professional timber harvesting, silvicultural advisory, special tree felling, and forest protection), Dachbegrünung (planning, installation, and maintenance of extensive and intensive green roofs including solar green roof systems combining PV with ecological planting), and Neophytenbekämpfung (multi-year integrated control of invasive species such as Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed, and Himalayan Balsam). Complementary offerings include ASP (African Swine Fever) protective fencing built with Robinia posts and 3.5mm knot mesh at up to 10 km/week, district and game-management infrastructure, and subscription-based green roof care (Pflege im Abo). Underlying capabilities rest on approximately 100 certified specialists from 8 nations, partner tree nurseries for reforestation materials, PEFC/FSC/BuGG compliance frameworks, and industry memberships in BDF, JNF, KWF, BuGG, the Swiss Fachvereinigung Gebäudebegrünung, and Grün statt Grau.

VitaForst makes money through project-based professional services contracts with public-sector clients (municipalities, public authorities), infrastructure companies, and private property/building owners, complemented by recurring green roof maintenance subscriptions priced at €0.50–€2.50/m²/year for extensive systems and €2.50–€5.00/m²/year for intensive systems. Revenue streams are forestry services, green roof lifecycle services, and neophyte/invasive species control, with a 2019 corporate spin-off of VitaForst GmbH from the original e.K. sole proprietorship establishing a two-entity structure for contracting and liability. Go-to-market combines direct field sales for large public-sector projects (e.g., multi-kilometer ASP fence deployments), inbound inquiry via website contact form and 24-hour hotline for mid-market and private clients, and credibility-driven referral through industry certifications and association memberships.

Notable contract evidence includes approximately 60 km of ASP protective fencing delivered in North and Central Hesse for public authorities and infrastructure clients, plus operational coverage of a 150 km radius around Munich and the Bonn/Cologne area from the two German hubs. Pricing for forestry and neophyte work is quote-based rather than standardized, and the company has no disclosed funding, no public listing, and no AI/ML technology stack — its differentiation is built on certified manual labor, specialized equipment, and regulatory-compliant documentation.

Name

VitaForst International Management of Forest & Landscape e. K. Sven Bung

Legal name

VitaForst International Management of Forest & Landscape e.K.

Website

https://vitaforst.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VitaForst is a German forestry and landscape management services firm (~100 specialists, 2 locations, DACH coverage) offering reforestation, green roof design and maintenance, invasive species control, and ASP protective fencing for public-sector, infrastructure, and private clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forestry & Landscape Management Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (11531), Landscaping Services (561730)

akta.pro primary industry

Forest Management & Silviculture Services (Cruising, Planning, Compliance) (IMAMAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tree Care & Arborist Services (IMAIAIAB), Tree Care & Arborist Services (BPABADAD), Tree Planting & Establishment Services (Manual/Mechanized) (AFAMACAE)

Keywords

• Forestry services
• Green roof installation
• Invasive species management
• Reforestation services
• Landscape management

Headquarters

HQ city

Zülpich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Forestry Services: Professional forestry services including reforestation, forest maintenance, timber harvesting, forest protection, game management infrastructure (e.g., ASP fences), tree care and tree appraisals, and forest seed harvesting. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with public authorities, forestry owners, and infrastructure companies.
2. Green Roof Design, Installation and Maintenance: Full lifecycle green roof services covering planning, construction, and ongoing maintenance of extensive and intensive rooftop vegetation systems. Revenue generated via project contracts and recurring maintenance agreements (Pflege im Abo) with property owners, municipalities, and commercial building operators.
3. Neophyte Control Services: Specialist invasive species removal services for property owners, municipalities, and public authorities. Services include assessment, multi-year treatment programs, and disposal of plant material. Revenue is project-based, with costs varying by area size, plant density, and accessibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VitaForst is a full-service forestry and landscape management company providing professional forestry services (reforestation, timber harvesting, forest protection, game management infrastructure), green roof design and installation (extensive and intensive systems, including solar green roofs) with recurring maintenance subscriptions, and specialist invasive species (neophyte) control (e.g., Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam). Services are delivered across the DACH region by approximately 100 specialists from two German offices in Zülpich (NRW) and Munich (Bavaria).

Product overview

VitaForst is a full-service landscape and forestry management company offering three interconnected core service lines: (1) Forstdienstleistungen — comprehensive forestry services including reforestation, timber harvesting, forest maintenance, and forest protection; (2) Dachbegrünung — green roof design, installation, and ongoing maintenance covering both extensive and intensive systems; and (3) Neophytenbekämpfung — professional invasive species (neophyte) control and removal. These are complemented by specialized modules including green roof care subscriptions, ASP protective fencing systems, district maintenance, and fencing/hurdle gate construction. The company operates across the DACH region with approximately 100 employees from 8 nations at two locations (Zülpich and Munich).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forstdienstleistungen (Forest Services) Comprehensive forestry services covering reforestation, forest maintenance, professional timber harvesting, silvicultural advisory, special tree felling, forest protection against pests/diseases/invasive species, tree care, tree appraisals, district maintenance, and forest seed harvesting. Targeted at public authorities, forestry owners, infrastructure companies, and private clients across the DACH region.
• Dachbegrünung (Green Roof / Roof Greening) Full-service roof greening covering planning, delivery, installation, and long-term care of both extensive green roofs (Sedum, grasses, herbs) and intensive green roofs (shrubs, perennials, small trees), including solar-green roof combinations with photovoltaic integration. Targeted at municipalities, commercial building operators, and private property owners.
• Neophytenbekämpfung (Invasive Species Control) Sustainable multi-year strategies for the permanent control and removal of invasive non-native plants (neophytes) such as Giant Hogweed (Riesenbärenklau / Heracleum mantegazzianum), Japanese Knotweed, and Himalayan Balsam, combining manual/mechanical methods, targeted herbicide application, controlled grazing, and reseeding with native species. Targeted at municipalities, public authorities, infrastructure companies, and private property owners.
• Dachbegrünung-Pflege (Green Roof Maintenance Subscription) Ongoing maintenance and care service for green roofs covering irrigation, fertilization, weed removal, mowing, drainage inspection, and technical maintenance of roof structures; offered as subscription-based care packages (Pflege im Abo) with recommended care cycles of 2–4 times per year for extensive systems and ongoing, multiple-times-per-month care for intensive systems.
• ASP-Schutzzaun (African Swine Fever Protective Fencing) Construction of African Swine Fever (ASF) protective fencing systems for public authorities and infrastructure companies, using Robinia posts combined with 3.5mm knot-mesh wild game protection wire; deployed up to 10 km per week with 1.40m height and 20cm underground burial or fold-over to prevent wild boar underpassing while allowing red deer to jump over; includes wildlife crossings (fox tubes) to maintain small game passage.
• Revierpflege (Forest District Maintenance) Forest district maintenance services including game management facilities, hunting installations, and district equipment for forestry owners and public hunting authorities.
• Zaunbau & Hordengatter (Fencing & Hurdle Gate Construction) Construction of fencing systems and hurdle gates for forest and landscape management purposes, including game protection and regeneration enclosures.

Quantifiable outcome

• ASP fence installation capacity of up to 10 km per week
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BDF (Bund Deutscher Förster)minorOthersProfessional membership organization for German foresters. VitaForst is a member, providing access to professional networks, industry standards, and best practices in forestry.
• JNF (presumably Journal of Forestry or equivalent)minorOthersProfessional forestry journal/organization membership providing industry knowledge exchange and professional credibility.
• KWF (Kuratorium für Waldarbeit und Forsttechnik)minorOthersGerman forestry and forest technology advisory board. Membership supports access to latest forestry techniques, equipment standards, and professional development.
• BuGG (Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e.V.)coreOthersGerman Association for Building Greening — VitaForst holds membership and its CEO is a BuGG-certified green roof advisor. This membership is central to the company's green roof expertise and market positioning.
• Schweizerische Fachvereinigung GebäudebegrünungminorOthersSwiss Specialist Association for Building Greening — membership extends VitaForst's professional network into Switzerland and the broader DACH region green building community.
• Grün statt GrauminorOthersInitiative/platform for green building and urban greening. Membership supports marketing and visibility within the green infrastructure sector.
• Partner Tree Nurseries (Forstbaumschulen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVitaForst selects high-quality forest plants in close cooperation with first-class forest tree nurseries (Forstbaumschulen) to ensure reforestation success. This supply partnership is foundational to the company's forestry service quality.
• eMotivo GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnereMotivo GmbH (Itzenbütteler Str. 97, 21266 Jesteburg) handles website implementation and maintenance for VitaForst, as noted in the impressum and datenschutz pages. Also listed as a service provider for email/communication processing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG: Large established German manufacturer of roof and waterproofing systems with a significant green-roof portfolio. Competes in roof greening but as part of a much broader building-envelope portfolio.
• BayWa AG: Large German conglomerate with significant forestry, agriculture, energy and building-services exposure. Overlaps with VitaForst across forestry services and renewable/green infrastructure, but as a diversified incumbent rather than a focused niche player.
• Veolia Umweltservice GmbH: Major environmental-services provider in Germany with municipal contracts in green space management, invasive species control and ecological infrastructure. Overlaps with VitaForst's neophyte control and public-sector green-infrastructure work at a much larger scale.

Others

• BuGG Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e.V. German industry association for building greening of which VitaForst is a member; not a competitor but a defining industry body whose standards, certifications (e.g., BuGG advisor) and network shape the competitive environment VitaForst operates in.

Direct peers

• Unterreiner Forst GmbH: German forestry services company offering reforestation, timber harvesting, forest protection and similar silvicultural services. Directly comparable to VitaForst's Forstdienstleistungen line.
• Optigrün international AG: German specialist in green-roof systems and roof greening, offering planning, installation and maintenance. Directly comparable to VitaForst's Dachbegrünung product line, though more focused on green roofs than forestry.
• Bender Forstservice GmbH & Co. KG: German forestry services contractor providing reforestation, forest maintenance, timber harvesting and forest protection services to public and private forest owners. Directly comparable to VitaForst's forestry offerings.
• ZinCo GmbH: Provider of green-roof and roof-greening systems including extensive/intensive builds, solar green-roof combinations and maintenance programs. Closely comparable to VitaForst's green-roof design, installation and Pflege-im-Abo offerings.

Regional players

• HessenForst: State-owned forestry operator for the German state of Hesse, where VitaForst has executed its ASP fence project. Comparable as a forestry operator, though state-owned and not a direct commercial competitor for the same private contracts.
• ForstBW: State forestry enterprise for Baden-Württemberg, active in forest management, reforestation and protection. Operates in a similar service space in a different German region, providing a relevant benchmark for state vs. private forestry operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/vitaforst

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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