Forestry & Natural Capital Investment
The vital role of our land to provide food, fibre and timber whilst also combatting the challenges of the climate and biodiversity crisis is now recognised more than ever. Government supports and incentivises the sector through grants and tax reliefs. We have been at the absolute forefront in advising investors in the purchase of land in this rapidly evolving market.
As with any emerging market, there are many loud voices offering opinion and often advice of variable quality. Being a completely independent firm, we can call upon both our own considerable experience in this area, and the services of the very best specialist advisers and consultants available.
BUYING FORESTRY & NATURAL CAPITAL INVESTMENTS
Investing in commercial forestry in the UK offers a rare combination of financial resilience, long-term asset growth, beneficial tax treatment and strong environmental credentials. Timber demand is forecast to rise—driven by construction, packaging, and the shift toward sustainable materials—while domestic supply remains constrained. On top of financial returns, UK forestry benefits from well-established management standards, government-backed woodland creation incentives, and increasing recognition of carbon value, giving investors both economic and environmental upside.
As climate and biodiversity risks become more visible, investors also see nature-based projects—such as peatland restoration, woodland creation, and habitat enhancement—as ways to generate stable, long-term returns through carbon credits, biodiversity units, and improved land value. Natural capital projects can diversify portfolios, reduce exposure to climate-related financial risks, and position investors ahead of tightening environmental regulation. For private investors nature is increasingly becoming an asset class which can offer immense satisfaction through undertaking projects to deliver positive change, together with financial upside and strategic value.
ABOUT OUR FORESTRY & NATURAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICE
We are active in sourcing properties in the forestry and natural capital markets and in recent years have acquired a wide range of properties including mature commercial forestry, land for commercial and native woodland creation, peatland restoration sites, and entire estates for clients seeking to carry out large scale nature restoration projects.
In addition to sourcing opportunities, we assess each property in detail against our clients objectives, and from there provide an assessment and report on suitability. Forestry and natural capital investment can cover a very wide range of evolving and specialist areas of expertise. Being completely independent, we will introduce the best of specialist advisors to work alongside us when required, whether that be measuring timber volumes in a stand of commercial forestry, or assessing peat depth over a large expanse of blanket bog.
TRACK RECORD
14065 ACRES
of existing woodland and forestry purchased to date
15115 ACRES
bought for new woodland creation
9300 ACRES
bought for peatland restoration
WHO TO CONTACT
ALASTAIR GEMMELL
MRICS
Alastair has developed a wealth of experience through a career spanning over 20 years. His ability to listen and understand his clients’ requirements, appraise complex properties and negotiate the best possible terms can be traced back to his previous experience in the sale and management of rural properties for private and institutional clients’, alongside running the Savills office in Perth.
RAN MORGAN
MRICS
Since establishing RMC in 2019, Ran has acquired more UK land than any other agent in the industry; a track record that spans many asset types across rural, residential and energy sectors.
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