Resolute Advisory has been engaged by The Rohatyn Group (TRG) to manage the sale process for its high-quality African mahogany estate (Project Osprey).
Project Osprey represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the world’s largest African mahogany (Khaya senegalensis) plantation estates, including c.33,350 hectares of freehold land.
The Estate is located across the Douglas-Daly and Katherine regions of Australia's Northern Territory, encompassing African mahogany plantations, hay cropping, grazing operations and natural capital benefits. The Estate offers a diversified return profile across forestry, agriculture and natural capital.
The Estate is professionally managed by African Mahogany Australia, a leading Khaya senegalensis specialist, with deep species-specific expertise across silviculture, nutrition, growth optimisation and long-term plantation management. Export access is provided via Darwin Port, which is well-placed to access key Asian markets.
Future value is underpinned by substantial wood flows from maturing plantations and recurring hay and grazing income. Additional upside includes embedded natural capital value across preserved native vegetation, potential to generate Australian Carbon Credit Units, and long-term freehold land appreciation.
Key Features and Investment Highlights:
c.33,350 ha gross area
c.10,400 ha stocked African mahogany plantations
c.2,900 ha hay and improved grazing area
c.17,100 ha other grazing area
Wholly freehold land tenure
Mature plantation profile, with first harvest expected from 2030
All pruning and thinning completed
Diversified income streams across forestry, hay and grazing operations
Strategic land use optionality and ESG/carbon credit exposure
Resolute Advisory, a leading independent advisory firm with deep forestry and real assets expertise, has been engaged by TRG as financial advisor to manage the sale process. The sale will be conducted via a two-stage process, with comprehensive materials available through a Virtual Data Room to approved parties that sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Please contact Resolute Advisory for more information:
Queen Charlotte Forest - 2,800ha - Marlborough Sounds
Buy and Sell Description:
The vendor is committed to achieving a sale and invites offers for consideration. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the sales process and request an information pack.
This is a genuine sale opportunity, with the vendor motivated to transact and prepared to meet the market. A recent valuation is available to interested purchasers, and all offers will be presented for consideration.
Queen Charlotte Forest presents a significant forestry investment comprising of 2,800 hectares of multi-rotation Forestry Rights in the Marlborough Sounds. This offering relates to the Forestry Rights and associated assets only; no land is included in the sale.
The rights contain 1,600 hectares of stocked forest and a further 76 hectares of plantable area. The forest is predominantly second-rotation radiata pine with an average age exceeding 17 years.
Benefiting from favourable growing conditions, established infrastructure, and access to both domestic processors and export markets, the property offers a substantial long-term forestry investment.
The Forestry Rights extend through to 2090 and are held over land owned by Te Ātiawa and Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Deferred rental arrangements mean no land rental payments are required until 2034 and 2043 respectively, supporting future cashflow potential.
Key Features:
Approximately 2,800 hectares under Forestry Rights with 1,676 hectares of Net Productive Area
Unencumbered right of way access between forest blocks
Predominantly second-rotation radiata pine with an average age exceeding 17 years
Established roading network, skid sites and forestry infrastructure
Commercial barge site in Opua Bay with the ability to generate revenue from third-party users
Deferred land rentals until 2034 and 2043
Multiple quarry sites for roading material
Forest headquarters, accommodation, jetty and utility sheds included
Access to domestic and export markets via Port Marlborough
A comprehensive information package is available, including Forestry Right documentation, asset valuations, deferred rental agreements, stand records, infrastructure agreements and detailed forest mapping.
Queen Charlotte Forest Rights are offered for sale by Tender, closing 5.00pm, 14 August 2026.
For further information or to arrange an inspection, contact Brian Sangster.
Buy and Sell Description: Rocky Creek Forest, Marlborough Dual Income Potential: Timber and Carbon
Rocky Creek Forest, is a high-quality forestry investment located in Marlborough, one of New Zealand’s most tightly held forestry regions. Combining scale, maturity and carbon market exposure along with excellent logistical advantages offering a compelling investment proposition.The forest is predominantly comprised of mature Pinus Radiata, established and managed under a clearwood regime, generating substantial volumes of high-value pruned timber.
Key details:
Title Area – 565 ha
NSA Area – 396.330
ETS Area – 394.4 ha Registered Under Stock Change
Age Classes: - Pinus Radiata 1998 – 2007 - Douglas Fir 2003
Moderate/steep contour
Port Marlborough, Picton - 51 km
Kaituna Sawmill, Blenheim - 15 km
Rocky Creek Forest is For Sale, both land and trees, by way of Two Stage Tender with the first stage non-binding indicative offers closing 30 July at 2pm.
If you require further information, please contact George Searle on (+64) 21 307 022 or Todd Buchanan on (+64) 22 054 0780 at NZ Forest Sales.
Applications close: Thursday, 30-Jul-2026
Waipapa Forest, Rotorua
Buy and Sell Description:
Waipapa Forest, Rotorua Prime Location, Easy Terrain, Excellent Market Access
Positioned along State Highway 33 north of Rotorua, Waipapa Forest presents a premium forest asset, offering interested parties the opportunity to purchase a forest in a location considered by many to be the best in NZ.
Combining easy terrain, good roading infrastructure, and excellent access to processing facilities and export ports, Waipapa is well worth consideration.
Key details:
Title Area – 133.43 ha
Productive Area – 91.1 ha
NSA Area – 19.1 ha
Cutover prepared for 2027 Establishment – 72 ha
Age Class – Pinus Radiata 2005 and 2007
Rolling contour
Port of Tauranga - 47.9 km
Red Stag Sawmill, Rotorua - 32.9 km
McAlpines, Rotorua - 25.8 km
Puke Pine Sawmill, Te Puke - 29.6 km
Claymark Sawmill, Rotorua - 31.9 km
Waipapa Forest is For Sale, both land and trees (excluding Forest Right), by way of Single Stage Tender Closing 20 August 2026 at 2pm.
If you require further information, please contact George Searle on (64) 021 307 022 or Todd Buchanan on (+64) 022 054 0780 at NZ Forest Sales.
Applications close: Thursday, 20-Aug-2026
Glenshee Forest – 404 ha* NSA – South Canterbury
Buy and Sell Description:
Glenshee Forest is a professionally established young age-class forest with upside. The forest covers approximately 404 ha of stocked area across approximately 463 ha freehold and is well located close to Timaru.
Glenshee also benefits from gentle rolling contour for straightforward forestry operations. Thoughtful subdivision has removed buildings, and registration into the ETS under 'averaging' makes forests of this quality hard to replicate on land of this quality.
Providing attractive scale, future potential NZU sequestration, favourable contour and proximity to PrimePort Timaru, Glenshee will appeal to investors wanting to own a straightforward production forest while maximising medium term carbon earnings.
Key Features:
463 ha* freehold land
404 ha* NSA across 2022 and 2023 age class
415 ha* ETS registered (averaging)
Forestry-favourable contour
Forest nearing optimum carbon sequestering age
Direct access to multiple public roads
36 km* to PrimePort Timaru
*approximately
A straightforward evaluation and acquisition process is facilitated by a comprehensive electronic Virtual Data Room (VDR). For further details or to arrange a guided inspection, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
For sale by Deadline Offers: Closing 4PM (NZST) Thursday 23 July 2026 (unless sold prior)
Arotahi Agribusiness Limited Licensed Real Estate Agent REA Act www.arotahiagri.co.nz
Applications close: Thursday, 23-Jul-2026
Awakino Forest Cutting Rights, Waikato Region
Buy and Sell Description:
Awakino Forest Cutting Rights, Waikato Region Harvest-Ready Scale and Quality
The Awakino Forest Cutting Right provides immediate exposure to a mature, high-volume, high-value timber resource within one of New Zealand’s established forestry regions.
Located north of Awakino in the Waikato region, the forest is established entirely in Pinus Radiata and has been managed under a clearwood silvicultural regime. With a substantial mature timber resource, the forest offers investors the opportunity to realise near-term harvest revenues while benefiting from the strong fundamentals of a well established and professionally managed forest asset.
Key details:
NSA Area – 337.1 ha
Pinus Radiata – Age Classes 1995 and 1996
Medium to steep contour
Pruned and thinned
Port Taranaki – 118 km
Waitete Sawmill, Te Kuiti – 52 km
Taranaki Pine Sawmill – 105 km
Three Quarries within 26 km
Awakino Forest Cutting Right is For Sale, trees only, by Expressions of Interest Closing 13 August at 2pm.
If you require further information, please contact George Searle on (+64) 21 307 022 or Todd Buchanan on (+64) 22 054 0780 at NZ Forest Sales.
Applications close: Thursday, 13-Aug-2026
Motukiore Forest, Northland
Buy and Sell Description: Motukiore Forest, Northland Scale in a Proven Region
Motukiore Forest is a substantial second-rotation forestry investment spanning 1,441.8 hectares across three contiguous blocks in one of Northland's prime forestry areas. Combining scale, favourable terrain, and a balanced age class profile, the property is well positioned for both current and future cashflows.
Key details:
Total Title Area – 1441.8 ha
Asset Breakdown - Land and Trees 462.4 ha - Land (with Forest Right in place) 392.5 ha - Potential Afforestation area 113.3 ha - Total commercial forest area 968.2 ha
Well balanced age class – Pinus Radiata 2002 – 2023
Landowner receives share of Forest Right Stumpage
Easy terrain with onsite aggregate supply
Northport, Marsden Point – 136 km
Waipapa Pine Sawmill – 55 km
Option to purchase 126.3 ha of grazing flats
Motukiore Forest is For Sale, both land and trees (excluding Forest Right), with purchasers having the option of submitting on the grazing flats. The method of sale is a Two Stage Tender, with the first stage non-binding indicative offers closing at 2pm, 13 August 2026.
If you require further information, please contact George Searle on (+64) 21 307 022 or Todd Buchanan on (+64) 22 054 0780 at NZ Forest Sales.
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