Forestry & Land Services That Get the Job Done
At KSM Forest and Land, we provide practical, professional services for landowners, estates, farmers and construction clients across Aberdeenshire.
From preparing sites and maintaining woodland to turning timber into income, you’ll find the right service below.
Forestry & Land Services That Get the Job Done
From surveys to clear fells, replanting schemes, and woodland maintenance
At KSM Forest and Land, we provide practical, professional services for landowners, estates, farmers, and construction clients across Aberdeenshire. Whether you’re preparing a site, maintaining your woodland, or turning timber into income, you’ll find the right service below.
Who We Work With
We offer a wide range of tailored services for construction and landowners in Aberdeenshire.
Developers & Construction
Need land cleared, trees removed, or timber harvested before construction? We work efficiently and to spec — safely and with full documentation.
Landowners, Farmers & Estates
Looking after your land, woodland, or rural property? Our services support everything from maintenance to restoration and long-term planning.
Explore Our Range of Services
We offer a complete range of forestry and land services across Aberdeenshire.
Site & Vegetation Clearance
Clear land efficiently and responsibly, ready for development or access.
Timber Harvesting & Marketing
Turn mature woodland into income — we’ll manage the whole process.
Felling Applications & Approvals
Stay compliant with expert support through the licensing process.
Replanting & Woodland Maintenance
Keep your woodland thriving with replanting, protection, and ongoing care.
Chainsaw & Winching Operations
Precise tree removal and extraction in awkward or sensitive sites.
Chemical Spraying & Land Preparation
Control invasive growth and prepare your land for replanting or use.
Why Choose KSM Forest and Land
At KSM, we keep things simple, safe and professional. We support everything from private estate management to full land preparation for development, delivering the right solution with minimal fuss and maximum care.
Construction & Infrastructure Support
Efficient site clearance, timber harvesting, and tree removal for construction and utility projects across Aberdeenshire.
Services for Landowners & Estates
Reliable help with woodland care, replanting, spraying, and ongoing land maintenance — tailored to your property.
Responsible & Sustainable Practices
We follow best practice for environmental compliance and long-term woodland health, with replanting available where required.
Straightforward Advice & Local Knowledge
No jargon. Just honest, informed support from a team that knows the land and the work.
FAQs
Site clearance may involve tree felling, stump removal, and preparation for building. Vegetation clearance focuses on brash, scrub, and access routes.
Yes — we offer a dedicated felling licence application service. We’ll manage the paperwork, mapping, and submissions.
Absolutely. We regularly provide clearance followed by planting, or harvesting plus replanting. Tell us what you need and we’ll create a plan.
We cover all of Aberdeenshire, including Balmoral (Deeside), Stonehaven, Laurencekirk, and right up along the coast. Depending on the job, we’re also happy to travel further afield — just ask.
No — we work with a range of clients including estates, farms, developers, contractors, and rural businesses. If you have land that needs work, we can help.
What our customers are saying
Let's Get Your Project Moving
Whether you’re clearing a site, planting a woodland, or just need advice — we’re here to help.