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Wir verkaufen…

We sell over 30 million forest seedlings every year - bare-rooted and in containers.

Wir bieten digitales …

We offer digital forest management - at the highest level and very simplicity itself.

Ihr Partner

We are your partner for forestry services - from planting to secure cultivation.

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THE LIECO COMPANY

Container forest seedlings | bare rooted forest seedlings | forestry services | digital forest management

Delivering Forest Solutions

has been making intelligent reforestation possible with container plants for 40 years and offers forestry services, from seeds to secure cultivation.

is the market leader for forest plants in Germany and one of the largest providers of forestry services, from seed to secured cultivation.

revolutionizes digital forestry management and provides customized software solutions for forest owners of all types.

Over

335

ha
production area

More than

30

million forest
plants sold annually

Employees

280

in Germany
and Austria

Locations

10

in Germany
and Austria

Over

335

ha
production area

More than

30

million forest
plants sold annually

Employees

280

in Germany
and Austria

Locations

10

in Germany
and Austria

About us

from forest nursery to multinational company

What began 40 years ago in the forest nursery of our own forest estate has grown into a forestry business group with 10 locations in Germany and Austria. 

In the face of the climate crisis, we make a significant contribution to overcoming the major challenges our forests are facing. Ensuring the future viability of our industry and enhancing the climate resilience of forests are both our goal and motivation. When managed sustainably, forests serve as carbon sinks, preserve biodiversity, and produce a renewable resource.

As part of the Liechtenstein Group , its principles and values guide our actions: sustainability in every form, innovation, transparency, and long-term commitment.

1985

Founding of JV Liechtenstein & Hilleshög

1990

Takeover by the foundation Fürst Liechtenstein

1991

Development pot-in-pot process

2007

Founding of Lieco GmbH & Co KG

2009

Opening of the Location in St. Martin im Innkreis

2011

Founding LIECO Germany

2019

Takeover P & P Forestry Nursery (Germany)

2020

Takeover Lürssen Forestry Nursery (Germany)

2021

Merger of P&P and Lürssen

Integration of the LIECO Group into the Lichtenstein Group

2022

Takeover FMM (Austria)

2023

Takeover treeva/fovea (Germany)

2024

Launch of palos platform and merger of FMM and treeva under the palos brand

2025

LIECO Group becomes THE LIECO COMPANY - Delivering Forest Solutions

Our Expertise for Your Forest

LIECO, Lürssen, and palos – three companies whose combined experience and expertise are highly valued by our customers. Through close collaboration and active, cross-regional knowledge transfer between our subsidiaries, new customer-oriented solutions emerge.

Our high-quality forest reproductive material and our services—whether advisory, manual, or software-based—contribute to the performance and resilience of our forests.

We offer tailored solutions for forest ownership and management—both analog and digital.

Always Close to the Customer

Our forestry experts visit your operation and provide personal support. Direct contact and a deep understanding of our customers' needs and challenges are key to our success. 

In reforestation projects, we combine location conditions with your operational goals. From the initial location inspection and tree species selection to plantation maintenance, we offer everything from a single source.

Continuous Development and Innovation

Ongoing advancements have made us a pioneer in our industry. Through continuous investments in research and development, we are often one step ahead. Collaboration with the scientific community is essential to us, as research findings combined with our practical experience form the foundation for developing new solution concepts. 

Team

Oliver Hilpold
CEO
Christoph Hartleitner
CCO
Bernd Igler
COO
Helmut Gmeiner
CFO
Christof Walz
Business Development Manager
Roland Oberwimmer
Innovation Manager
Mechthild Foet
Communication and Public Affairs

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