FOREST LEADERS ADVISORY SERVICES
Here to help you with any forest problem or project.
Good forest decisions are rarely urgent; but they are consequential.
Our Advisory services support forest owners, trustees, boards and investors to understand what they own, the options available, and the risks involved, before committing to major action.
We provide independent, practical advice based on real forest management experience, regulatory knowledge, and long-term stewardship.
How we work
We start with clarity, not assumptions.
Our advisory work is:
independent of contracting and silviculture
grounded in what is practical and defensible
focused on long-term outcomes, not short-term gain
tailored to ownership structure, scale, and objectives
Advisory engagements may stand alone or lead into full forest management where appropriate.
Forest Oversight Retainer
For owners who want continuity and independent oversight without day-to-day management.
The Forest Oversight Retainer provides:
ongoing strategic oversight of your forest asset
ETS and regulatory awareness
early identification of risk and opportunity
continuity of advice over time
This is an annual engagement, billed monthly, designed for owners who want experienced eyes on their forest while decisions are being tested or deferred.
Strategy & Decision Support
We assist clients with:
forest strategy and long-term planning
land-use change and conversion options
ETS entry, structure, and claims strategy
native restoration and mixed-species transitions
assessment of management viability and exit options
Advice is provided in plain language, with clear recommendations and trade-offs.
Due Diligence and Second Opinions
We are often engaged to provide:
independent reviews of existing forests
second opinions on management plans
pre-purchase or pre-sale assessments
trustee and investor briefings
Our role is to test assumptions, identify risks, and support informed decision-making.
Who this suits
Our Advisory services are typically used by:
trustees and family ownership groups
passive or absentee forest owners
landowners weighing ETS or conversion options
investors seeking independent assessment
clients wanting to work with Forest Leaders before committing to full management
Relationship to Management
Advisory work is not a prerequisite for management, and management is not assumed.
Some clients remain advisory-only.
Others move to full forest management once objectives and expectations are clear.
Where a client transitions from advisory to management, prior oversight work is recognised and valued.
Talk to us
If you are seeking independent advice, ongoing oversight, or a second view before making a decision, we’re happy to talk.
“Forests are the world’s air-conditioning system, the lungs of the planet, and we are on the verge of switching it off.”
— HRH King Charles