Forest management & acquisition advice

Comprehensive forest and woodland management services including establishment, maintenance and harvesting, acquisition advice and data analysis

About EJD Forestry

A privately owned business, established for over 30 years, we provide professional forest management and acquisition advice to clients throughout the UK. These include private individuals, family offices and institutional investors. We work to fully understand the needs and priorities of our clients to help them achieve their objectives.

With extensive knowledge of the forestry industry and timber markets, we advise on the purchase and management of forestry assets such as farmland for woodland creation schemes and existing commercial forest plantations.

For all forests and land under our management we collect comprehensive data to provide accurate forecasts and monitoring.

Whatever the asset, we are committed to providing clients with a professional service, to deliver sustainable environmental outcomes whilst ensuring optimal return on investment for owners.

Over 35,000 ha of farmland and forestry currently under management

We have advised on the successful acquisition of over 30,000 ha of forestry and farmland assets

Management ISO 9001 and Environmental ISO 14001 certification

Forest Management

EJD Forestry manages more than 35,000 ha of forest and land, working with clients to understand their objectives and develop suitable management strategies.

As a team we deliver a comprehensive range of forest management and woodland creation services

Forest Management

  • Preparation of long term forest plans
  • Digital mapping
  • Grant applications
  • Forest certification
  • Advice on timber sales
  • Contract supervision
  • Maintaining up to date spatial data and forecasts
  • Forest maintenance and regeneration
  • Monitoring of forest growth, health and biodiversity
  • Mensuration

Woodland Creation

EJD Forestry has delivered more than 5000 ha of new woodland creation schemes over the last 10 years.

  • Advise and assist with woodland creation
  • Investment analysis and carbon credit appraisals
  • Woodland design planning
  • Liaison with stakeholders and statutory bodies
  • Grant applications
  • Project delivery
  • Establishment and maintenance management

Acquisition Appraisal

EJD Forestry has specialised in providing forestry acquisition appraisal since 2005.

With an extensive understanding of the UK forestry market we have advised on the successful acquisition of more than 30,000 ha.

Comprehensive surveying and data collection is used to compile informed discounted cashflows and NPV /IRR analysis.

Data Analysis

We provide effective spatial data management, mapping and analysis.

Use of the latest technology enables us to undertake comprehensive forest and land inventories.

Analysis of detailed compartment databases and production forecasts helps clients identify optimal harvesting strategies and silvicultural management regimes that meet their objectives.