Investing in woodland -
considerations for the prospective investor

There are many reasons for deciding to invest in woodlands, from the purely commercial to the simple pleasure of woodland ownership.

Whatever their reasons, investors can benefit from a range of grants and tax incentives designed to encourage the private ownership of woodlands in the UK. For example, the planting and maintenance of woodland will often attract government grants and, after two years of ownership, woodland is not subject to inheritance tax. Professional forest management, combined with careful tax planning, can lead to reliable and competitive returns from a highly tax-efficient investment.

UPM Tilhill has a team of investment managers who are experts in property valuation and can advise on all aspects of acquiring woodlands.

Scotland:
Simon Hart
Tel: 01786 435000 Fax: 01786 435001
Email: simon.hart@upm-kymmene.com|

Southern Scotland & North England:
Jason Sinden
Tel: 01387 711211 Fax: 01387 711212
Email: jason.sinden@upm-kymmene.com|

England & Wales:
Tim Kirk
Tel: 01678 530206 Fax: 01678 530351
Email: tim.kirk@upm-kymmene.com|

Crispin Golding
Tel: 01844 279911 Fax: 01844 279909
Email: crispin.golding@upm-kymmene.com|