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

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 Tilhill Forestry and Goldcrest Land and Forestry Group, the FMR provides expert insight into the commercial woodland and forestry investment market - helping landowners, investors, and rural professionals navigate a rapidly evolving landscape.

Theme: Forestry and Farming

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 Signet Library in Edinburgh or register for webinar access and watch the event live online.

Speaker Line-Up

Chair:

Norman Murray FRSE – Senior Partner, Grant Woodlands Partnership

A respected leader in rural finance and conservation guiding the day’s discussion.

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:

Rebecca Wilson – Fifth-generation farmer & The Times Young Power List 2025 honouree

Bringing a fresh farming perspective on integrating trees and timber into modern land management.

Guest Speaker:

Will Anderson - CEO, Seafield & Strathspey Estates

Sharing a practical vision for combining traditional estate management with forestry innovation.

Why Attend?

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

What’s Included

For in-person attendees:

• Printed & downloadable digital copy of the Forest Market Report 2025
• Full access to all speaker sessions and panel discussions
• Complimentary refreshments and lunch
• In-person networking with forestry investors, land agents, and rural professionals
• Post-event recording link

For online attendees:

• Access to the livestream of all speaker sessions
• Downloadable digital copy of the Forest Market Report 2025
• Option to submit questions for our Q&A
• Post-event recording link

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.

Bonus Offer: Confor UK Policy Conference Discount

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

Secure Your Spot

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.