Forestry decisions which stand up over time
Independent advisory, oversight, and management for long-term forest assets
Forest Leaders works with forest owners, trustees, and investors to support clear decision-making, disciplined oversight, and professional management of forestry assets across New Zealand
We focus on long-term outcomes, not short-term activity
30
YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL FOREST EXPERIENCE
$65M
OF ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
100%
KIWI MANAGED AND OPERATED
A disciplined approach to long term value
Forests are complex, long-lived assets. Their success depends as much on judgement and timing as it does on operational execution.
Forest Leaders approaches forestry with an investment and stewardship mindset, helping clients:
understand what they own
manage risk and regulatory exposure
make informed decisions over time
protect and enhance long-term value
Our role is to bring clarity where decisions are complex and consequences are long-lasting.
How clients typically work with us
Advisory
Independent advice and strategic clarity for owners who want to understand their options before committing to action.
Forest Oversight Retainer
Ongoing oversight and informed guidance without day-to-day management.
Designed for owners who want continuity, early warning, and experienced eyes on their forest.
Learn about Forest Oversight →
Forest Management
Professional planning, execution, and oversight where active management is required.
Delivered with clear accountability and transparent reporting.
What sets Forest Leaders apart
Forest Leaders is not driven by contracting volume or activity for its own sake.
We are known for:
independent judgement and restraint
clear explanation of risks and trade-offs
comfort working with trustees and governance structures
long term alignment with client objectives
In some cases, this includes advising clients not to proceed.
Experience across forest types
We work across a wide range of forest assets, including:
plantation and production forests
ETS and carbon forests
native and conservation forests
mixed land-use and transition forests
Our advice and management is tailored to the forest, the ownership structure, and the objectives involved.
Who we work with
Forest Leaders works with:
private forest owners and families
trustees and intergenerational ownership groups
investors and landholding entities
organisations requiring independent forestry expertise
Clients may engage with us for advisory input, ongoing oversight, or full management
A relationship built on trust and judgement
Forest Leaders values long-term relationships built on clarity, independence, and accountability.
We believe good forestry outcomes come from:
understanding before action
discipline in decision-making
transparency in advice and reporting
Talk to us
If you are considering forestry decisions and want independent advice, informed oversight, or professional management aligned with long-term value, we are happy to talk.
“HE WHO PLANTS A TREE, PLANTS A HOPE”
LUCY LARCOM
