Raymond Henderson
Partner
Senior forestry specialist
Raymond’s long and influential career in forestry sees him now focus on key client management and advice.
Raymond’s long and influential career in forestry sees him now focus on key client management and advice.
Raymond's decision over four decades ago to pursue a career in forestry was driven by his desire to be involved in an industry that was actually delivering both sustainable goods and public benefit. He's never regretted that decision and has seen the sector grow beyond his expectations.
The ability to deliver something that's truly tangible with wide-ranging benefits is what excites Raymond, who can literally see the projects he has been involved in grow and develop into long-term legacies. So too, his relationships with clients, some of whom he is proud to have worked with for 30+ years.
With a focus on servicing a small number of key clients, Raymond has been instrumental in developing one of the UK's largest and best quality forestry portfolios for a major institutional investor. A three decade-long project which is ongoing and includes renewable installation and new planting opportunities.
One of the foremost experts in his field, Raymond has been closely involved in the establishment of large-scale native woodland restoration schemes on Highland Scottish estates thus adding to the conservation value, habitat creation and visual amenity of some of the country's most beautiful locations.
Raymond's in depth knowledge and expertise, coupled with his understanding of the scheme helps the management of the scheme's portfolios run smoothly. Additionally, while the performance of the portfolios are affected by many matters, Raymond makes good recommendations and is forward thinking.
Seeing the wood for the trees. What’s the ‘true value’ of UK Forestry?
The total value of the world’s forests was estimated to be $150 Trillion in a recent Boston Consulting Group report - double the value of the global stock markets – with tree’s carbon storage ability amounting to 90% of this value.
UK timber prices remain on a high
The significant rise in UK timber prices experienced at the end of 2017 and the first half of 2018 has levelled off, but values have remained at this elevated level.
It's Tree Time
Scottish Government policy and carbon unit trading boosts the industry
Glen Massan Estate – a spectacular property brought to market
This is a truly unique part of Scotland that is renowned for its exceptional scenic beauty and cultural heritage, and has provided many artists and photographers inspiration for their work.
