A woodland that is an attractive and well located commercial forestry investment opportunity.

• Stands of high quality timber
• Predominantly fast growing, productive spruce crops
• Estimated yield classes range from 16-22
• Reliable and tested access
• Close to major sawmills in south-west Scotland

Location

Ryes Forest is situated approximately 7 miles east of the BSW Timber sawmill in Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway. The area is renowned for its productive growing conditions and proximity to major timber processing facilities. The region benefits from a robust forestry infrastructure, with a strong presence of contractors and suppliers, making it an attractive destination for forestry investment. Widely regarded by both forestry professionals and investors, this part of Scotland is considered one of the premier locations for commercial forestry.

The property is shown on the location and sale plans within these particulars. The nearest postcode is DG2 8AW and What3Words: subplot.swan.coveted

Access

Access to Ryes Forest is via the B793, followed by a short stretch of the U76S. From Ryes Farm, A1 on the sale plan, a shared farm road leads to the woodland entrance at point A2. Within the property a well-constructed forest road provides internal access to turning circles/stacking areas at points A3 and A4.

This access route has previously supported the successful extraction of substantial volumes of timber through both harvesting and thinning operations.

Description

Ryes Forest – 152.30 Hectares / 376.33 Acres
Ryes Forest is predominantly stocked with Sitka spruce, complemented by areas of mixed spruce and larch. The weighted average age of the crop is 23 years. On the lower slopes, there are some impressive first-rotation stands, exhibiting strong growth rates with an estimated yield class of 22. As elevation increases, growth rates naturally taper off, with the estimated yield class reducing to approximately 16 on the higher ground. Additional information is available upon request from Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group.

Sporting Rights

Sporting rights are included in the sale and are let on annual basis, current rent is circa £590 per annum.

Boundaries

The north-west boundary is maintained to a stockproof condition at joint equal expenses with the adjoining land owners. The other boundaries are the responsibility of the owners of Ryse Forest.

Mineral Rights

Mineral rights are included so far as the seller has right thereto.

Wayleaves & Third-Party Rights

The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights and burdens with the Titles.

Designations

According to our online enquiries, there are no environmental or statutory designations affecting the property. However, interested parties are advised to undertake their own due diligence to confirm this.

Viewing

Please contact Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group to arrange a viewing. For your own personal safety, please be aware of potential hazards when viewing. There are locked gates, please contact the Selling Agents for the combination codes.