The UK Forest Market Report 2026: Estate Forestry

Now in its 28th year, the UK Forest Market Report returns to London for an afternoon of market insight, expert discussion and networking with landowners, investors and forestry professionals.

Hosted by and, this year’s event will explore Estate Forestry - looking at how woodlands can be managed as part of a wider estate to deliver long-term commercial, environmental and generational value.

We are delighted to welcome Geraint Richards MVO OBE FICFor, Forester to His Majesty The King, as one of our guest speakers.

With nearly 30 years’ experience managing the trees, woodlands and forests of the Duchy of Cornwall, and now working with the Duchy of Lancaster and other estates associated with His Majesty The King, Geraint brings an exceptional perspective on long-term estate forestry, stewardship and woodland management.

He will be joined by Jemima Letts MICFor, FRSA, Forest Manager at Chatsworth Estate, bringing a practical perspective on managing commercial forestry for both people and wildlife within one of the UK’s best-known landed estates.

Alongside our guest speakers, Tilhill Forestry and Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group will present the latest findings from the UK Forest Market Report 2026, providing insight into the UK commercial forestry and woodland investment market and the wider factors shaping forestry ownership and value.

What to expect

The afternoon will explore:

• the latest UK forestry market activity and investment trends
• what good estate forestry looks like in practice
• how productive woodland can support wider estate objectives
• balancing timber, resilience, biodiversity and long-term value
• the importance of active, professional woodland management
• the decisions shaping the forests and estates of the future

Who should attend?

The event is designed for forestry and land investors, estate owners and managers, private woodland owners, rural professionals and forestry professionals.

Whether you already own forestry, manage woodland as part of a wider estate or are considering investment in the sector, the event offers a valuable opportunity to hear from experienced practitioners and understand the trends influencing forestry today.

Event timings:

2:00pm – Doors open, registration and refreshments
2:30pm – UK Forest Market Report 2026 launch and presentations
4:00pm – Networking and refreshments

Join us in London

This year’s Forest Market Report launch will take place exclusively in London at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and online.

Join us for an afternoon of market insight, estate forestry expertise and conversation with some of the people helping shape the long-term future of UK forestry.

Register for in-person or online tickets.

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.