The UK Forest Market Report 2025: Forestry and Farming (London)

Now in its 27th year, the UK Forest Market Report is the most trusted and comprehensive record of forestry transactions and investment trends across the UK.

Published annually by and, the FMR provides expert insight into the commercial woodland and forestry investment market - helping landowners, investors, and rural professionals navigate a rapidly evolving landscape.

With land use under increasing pressure and the rural economy facing new challenges, this year’s report explores the complex relationship between forestry and farming.

Discover how landowners, farmers, and estate managers can harness woodland creation as a strategic, sustainable, and income generating tool while enhancing biodiversity, improving soil health, and supporting long term estate resilience.

Choose how you attend: Join us in person at The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in London or register for webinar access and watch our Edinburgh event live online .

Chair:

Leslie Gent – Former Managing Director, Head of Responsible Investing at Coutts

With decades of experience in global investment and sustainability, Leslie brings sharp insight and clarity to discussions on responsible land use and long-term value.

Market Update:

Xander Mahony - Head of Forestry Investment, Tilhill Forestry

Jon Lambert - Partner, Goldcrest Land and Forestry Group

Together, they’ll present the 2025 report and share expert analysis of the UK’s commercial forestry market.

Keynote Speaker:

Erin McNaught - Winner of Future Farmer of Wales 2025Championing the next generation of farming leadership, Erin shares an innovative perspective on integrating sustainable forestry into productive farmland.

Whether you're managing a rural estate, advising clients on land use, investing in woodland, or shaping sustainability policy, this event is for you.

You’ll gain:

• First look at the Forest Market Report 2025
• Expert-led insights and market forecasts
• High quality refreshments and relaxed networking in a stunning venue
• A printed copy of the report to take away
• Access to a community shaping the future of UK land use

Your ticket includes:

• A printed copy of the Forest Market Report 2025
• Full access to all speaker sessions and panel discussions
• Complimentary refreshments and lunch
• Networking with forestry investors, estate managers, land agents, and rural professionals

Whether you’re an investor, landowner, consultant, or policy leader - this is your opportunity to get ahead of the market and hear directly from the people shaping it.

As a registered attendee, you’ll receive an exclusive 20% discount for the Confor UK Policy Conference in London on Thursday 20th November 2025.

Spaces are limited. Click ‘Get Tickets’ to book your place and be part of the UK’s most influential forestry investment event of the year.

Doors open:10:30am l Start:11:00am l Lunch:12:30pm l Finish: 2:00pm

All attendees will be added to the Tilhill and Goldcrest mailing lists to receive livestream access and a digital copy of the report post-event.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 12 Great George Street, London, United Kingdom