Despite a protracted period of good timber prices and high felling activities, the economic situation of many logging entrepreneurs in Germany and also in the federal State of Baden-Wuerttemberg is currently poor. This is partly due to circumstances outside the control of business, but internal management improvements can also be made to improve these businesses’ financial situation. By means of a survey, UNIQUE assessed all logging entrepreneurs in Baden-Wuerttemberg to develop solutions and more viable business strategies. Options identified relate to enhancing cooperation between entrepreneurs and their clients, as well as enhancing collaboration and communication amongst the logging entrepreneurs themselves.

• Assessment of the situation of logging entrepreneurs via written surveys and interviews.
• Analysis of the current situation and economic circumstances.
• Presentation of results and discussion on five regional meetings of entrepreneurs.
• Development of a national strategy of logging entrepreneurs.
• Conception of a final project event.
• Presentation of the project results in various publications.