Jon Lambert is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a Registered Valuer. Formerly an Equity Partner and then Senior Director of John Clegg & Co. Jon brings three decades of experience adding value to rural assets, be it for disposal or long term hold. His strengths lie in  brokerage and asset management of woods, forestry, residential estates and renewable energy assets. He has overseen the disposal of 150,000 hectares to the value of £700m in Scotland alone in the last 15 years.

Jock Galbraith is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and is a Registered Valuer. He comes from a farming family in the Scottish Borders. He began his career as a rural surveyor in the North East of Scotland, moving to Edinburgh to become one of the leading selling agents at John Clegg & Co. Jock has been instrumental in land and forestry sales totaling more than an impressive £875 million. Whether it’s assessing the value of rural properties or facilitating land and forestry sales, Jock’s strategic approach and industry knowledge make him a trusted advisor in the field.

Fenning Welstead has over 45 years experience across the forestry sector. Throughout his career, Fenning has demonstrated a deep commitment to the field, serving in leadership roles and actively contributing to the advancement of forestry practices. His tenure as President of the Institute of Chartered Foresters is a testament to his standing and influence within the industry. He is focused on valuations, strategic assessments for clients and mentoring the next generation.

Hayden Morrison is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Foresters. His previous roles include Senior Investment Manager at Scottish Woodlands where he provided forestry acquisition advice to a range of clients. Prior to that, Hayden was an Asset Manager at Gresham House where he managed two large scale forestry investment funds totalling 55,000ha.

Oliver Thompson is a member of the Institute of Chartered Foresters and a forestry graduate from the University of Aberdeen.  Olly has spent nearly two decades in the forest industry and has wide ranging experience in forest management, biomass, and wildlife management .  Most recently Olly has been focussed on forest agency and has been responsible for the sale and valuations of a range of woodlands and forests in England and Wales. These have ranged from large commercial properties to lowland mixed and amenity woodlands.

Emily Watson comes from Aberdeenshire with roots in the heart of the farming community. Having begun her career in prime residential sales with Strutt & Parker, Emily later transitioned to John Clegg & Co, where she became an invaluable asset to the forestry sales and acquisitions agency team. Her expertise spans a diverse range of rural transactions, including commercial farms, sporting estates, and properties with renewable, forestry, and natural capital opportunities. Deeply involved in all aspects of forestry and land management, Emily is currently undertaking training to become a RICS Chartered Surveyor.