Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group | Chartered Land & Forestry Agents
Publications & Research
An archive of research publications and reports on the topic of forestry, valuations, land use, natural capital, carbon and other related news.
18 February 2026
• Jon Lambert
• 3 mins
Goldcrest partner Jon Lambert reflects on current forestry challenges in 2025-2026 including low timber prices and increasing longer sales transaction times.
22 November 2025
• Emily Moore
• 2 mins
Roughly 9,200ha of forestry land was listed on the market over the past 12 months, with average values per stocked hectare lifting by 3% to £19,200/ha. The UK Forest Market Report 2025, published by Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group and Tilhill Forestry, found that the forestry market had started to recover after a slump in sales during the previous year.
12 September 2025
• Jon Lambert
• 3 mins
For the last 18 months or so, my colleagues have become rather used to - perhaps even bored of - listening to me talk about the market and state that purchasers are ‘somewhat selective and cautious’. However, in recent months and specifically the last 3-4 weeks (I am writing at the end of July) there has been a definite upturn in active from interested parties.
9 May 2025
• Jon Lambert
• 3 mins
Rare opportunity to buy timberland forest with carbon credits offers ideal natural capital investment opportunity. An exceptional commercial forest with carbon credits in Carmarthenshire has come to the market – providing a potentially “ideal scenario” for responsibility, integrity and returns, according to a leading UK forestry agent.
25 March 2025
• Emily Moore
• 2 mins
For sale: beautiful mixed woodland with cabin potential and stunning west coast views. A picturesque 130-acre mixed woodland close to the popular west coast village of Plockton has come to the market. Strathellen Wood is rich in biodiversity and wildlife, offers stunning sea views towards the Isle of Skye and the Torridon hills and has potential for a cabin hideaway. It is on the market for offers over £325,000 with Goldcrest Land & Forestry Agency.
3 December 2024
• Emily Moore
• 3 mins
Forestry worth almost £100m was listed for sale last year in a market characterised by tight supply and buyer caution, according to a new industry report. The UK forestry industry has proved resilient in 2024, despite facing economic challenges. According to The UK Forest Market Report 2024, produced by BSW Group’s Tilhill Forestry, and Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group, the market remains strong, driven by demand for high-quality assets, stable timber prices, wider natural capital projects and a positive medium-term outlook for wood being used as a substitute for high carbon materials.
29 July 2024
• Jock Galbraith
• 2 mins
A mystical private island off Skye with the remains of a sixth-century chapel built by St Columba has come to the market. The sale of Fladda-Chuain, an unspoilt and uninhabited 27-hectare island rich in myth and legend, offers an extremely rare opportunity for buyers looking for the romance associated with the Scottish islands. Fladda-Chuain, now for sale for offers over £190,000 through GOLDCREST Land & Forestry Group, translates as “Flat Island of the Ocean”.
11 June 2024
• Jon Lambert
• 3 mins
Loch Lomond’s Cashel Estate has come to the market, providing a rare opportunity to purchase a wonderfully located 1200-hectare conservation area rich in stunning ancient and native woodlands. Lying close to the eastern shore of Loch Lomond, Cashel also offers diverse natural capital assets including peatland, mixed ecosystems, biodiversity and carbon storage. Additionally, it includes an occupied farmhouse with outstanding views over Loch Lomond and the right to launch a boat on the loch. The estate is for sale for £4,085,000 as a whole or in five lots.
The professional team at GOLDCREST Land & Forestry Group are all members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and recognised as Registered Valuers with one member a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Foresters.