The company's purpose is any activity such as scientific research and documentation related to archaeological and environmental themes related to forests, trees and wood. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and take participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad as well as carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. The company may acquire, mortgage, sell and manage real estate, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE. It may carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties as well as grant guarantees and securities to its subsidiaries and third parties.