Wednesday 31st October 2018
Spotlight on the Forest Market
Stirling Court Hotel, Bridge of Allan, FK9 5PH
The success story of UK commercial forestry and home-grown timber, especially in Scotland, coupled with a rising global demand for wood, is seeing record prices being paid for forest properties and significant competition to acquire land for new planting. This meeting focused on this exciting market and explore what the future may hold.
Presentations included:
- The forest market;
Patrick Porteous, John Clegg & Co. - The bare land market;
Dave Robertson, Scottish Woodlands Ltd
Industry updates
- Andy Leitch,Timber Development Policy Advisor, FC Scotland
- Cameron Maxwell,FCS Conservator for Perth & Argyll
- Confor, on general industry matters