Whilst woodland has always formed the core of many estates, its value has often been dictated by a number of, often competing, factors: sporting interests, commerciality, amenity or biodiversity. Over the previous generation, for many, the silvicultural management of broadleaf woodlands has simply not made economic sense.
However, in recent years, the increased timber value has made management work more feasible, and there has been a renewed focus on natural capital and the role it can play in carbon capture. This has encouraged many landowners to reassess their woodland holding and consider the benefits of a more active management approach.
Whether you currently own woodland, or are thinking of buying, planting or selling, Carter Jonas can help you.
Woodland & forestry management
Our dedicated, highly qualified experienced forestry experts and managers provide independent advice on all aspects of woodland and forest management.
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Our forestry management teams works hand in hand with our experienced estate management team, who advises clients on their woodland as part of their mixed portfolio.
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Forestry & woodland creation
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Other forestry & woodland services we offer
Our arboriculture specialists have the skills and experience to provide a comprehensive tree management service enabling the promotion of trees as assets providing vital health, biodiversity, and landscape benefits.
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Natural capital, biodiversity net gain and carbon
Our forestry teams operates alongside our firmwide team of natural capital experts, to provide a holistic service to clients wanting to enhance biodiversity or provide offsetting for other projects or external parties.
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Robert is based in our London head office and heads up the national development team. He has over 20 years of experience as a developer and consultant advising private, corporate and public sector bodies on how to extract value from strategic property assets.
John is Head of the Leeds office and the Planning & Development Team North. John advises clients on proposed development projects throughout the North of England. He has over 30 years’ experience in residential and commercial development acting for private, corporate, institutional, charity and public sector clients.
James is Chairman of Carter Jonas. Formerly Head of the Planning & Development Division, James advises clients on proposed development projects throughout the south of England with nearly 30 years of experience in residential and mixed use development. This includes site identification, project management of planning and development strategies, valuation and viability appraisals, marketing and sale of development opportunities. He has specific expertise in option, promotion and other development agreements, joint ventures and landowner equalisation agreements.