Investing in UK Forestry
The UK has a well developed market for the sale and purchase of forests. How do I purchase my own forest?
Opportunities
In 2019 there were 81 transactions worth £126.5 million of which 78% in value were in Scotland with 11% in each of Wales and England.
14,235 hectares (35,176 acres) changed hands with the average cost of a property being £1.56 million but with 15 properties selling below £500,000.
Why Use FIC
For the last 25 years FIC has been advising clients on the purchase or sale of approximately 10-15% of this market each year.
Forestry Valuations
Assessing these properties is a sophisticated exercise requiring:
- Health and vigour of the current crop
- Access into and within the forest
- Predictable income and expenditure
- Scope for improvements
Why Use FIC
FIC has a network of forestry advisors and valuers throughout the UK, providing expert, local opinion
Investment Identification
Matching client to the forest
Why Use FIC
FIC can help with every aspect of purchasing forestry
- Finding forestry for sale
- Producing Investment Analyses
- Placing Bids
- Conveyancing process
How do I make the forest work for me?
- How do I look after the trees?
- When should I harvest?
- How do I sell the timber?
- What do I plant?
- When should I sell the forest?
Why Use FIC
After a successful acquisition, FIC can advise on and commission every aspect of daily management.