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Forestry and Timber Companies in London: 100+ Active Firms (2026)
Forestry and timber companies in London manage woodland resources, source timber and supply wood products across city and regional markets.
Buying centres tend to sit with construction buyers, landscaping contractors, property managers and public-sector procurement teams, with smaller trade customers using local yards for repeat supply. Engagements are usually practical and project-linked: timber procurement, stockholding, haulage, arboricultural or woodland-related contracting, and product supply for site works. The commercial centre of gravity appears B2B rather than consumer retail, with owner-managed operators alongside small employers that hold stock, coordinate delivery windows and manage supplier relationships across London and nearby corridors.
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London has 196 forestry and timber companies actively trading, a compact cohort for a city whose demand is pulled more by construction, property maintenance and public-realm work than by woodland ownership inside the capital. Reported headcount across the cohort totals 429, which points to a market made up largely of lean operators rather than labour-heavy manufacturers. The regional role appears to be buying, coordinating, storing and delivering timber into dense urban projects, with surrounding supply corridors doing some of the upstream forestry work.
London operators face an operating context shaped less by woodland ownership and more by urban logistics, construction standards, site access and public-sector procurement. Product provenance and chain-of-custody expectations matter where timber feeds construction or property work, while waste handling, storage and vehicle movements can shape margins on relatively routine supply contracts. Specialist contracting also brings site-safety and land-access obligations. The market structure therefore rewards firms that can evidence sourcing, coordinate delivery windows and work through contractor approval processes, not just buy timber at a competitive price.
Fragmentation appears likely to persist, partly because much of the work is local, physical and relationship-led. Firms that combine timber procurement with logistics, contractor compliance and evidence of responsible sourcing tend to have more defensible roles than those acting only as pass-through traders. Demand will still depend on construction repair, landscaping budgets and public-sector spending cycles, so expansion is likely to look uneven. Consolidation may come through trade buyers seeking yards, fleets and recurring contractor relationships, but the owner-managed base appears likely to endure where routing knowledge and supplier access matter.
196
Active firms
2026
3
£5M+ firms
Revenue band
40
Since 2022
New incorporations
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (3 of 196 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
20% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (40 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
London forestry and timber firms sit between woodland resource management, timber sourcing and wood-products supply for city and regional buyers.
Sourcing-led operators tend to rely on procurement relationships and material flows rather than fitting neatly into a manufacturing category.
Commercial scale can come from timber trading, distribution and specialist supply roles, not only from direct woodland operations.
Top London forestry and timber companies
E ROBERTS (TIMBER) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies hardwood and softwood timber products including sawn and machined timber, sheet materials, decking and Accoya wood. Provides timber machining to specification and delivery services for trade…
Serves timber industry traders and members of the public in London and surrounding counties, including customers needing anything from small quantities to container-load orders.
Financial Health
StableStable · -2% CAGR over 4y
Location
Tradelink Wood Products
Procures, trades and distributes hardwood, plywood and related timber products. Manages sourcing from global timber regions, shipping and warehousing, and operates manufacturing for wood flooring,…
Serves B2B buyers in the timber and building-products trade, including importers, distributors, manufacturers and merchants sourcing hardwoods, plywood, flooring, decking and related timber products…
Location
EVA TIMBER GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsImports and distributes timber products for construction, fencing and landscaping, including posts, poles, rails, boards, sleepers, decking, battens and cladding. Supplies stock and mill‑sourced…
Serves UK timber and builders’ merchants, fencing, roofing and agricultural merchants, garden centres, equestrian suppliers, and manufacturers needing timber supply for landscaping, construction,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
Elmbridge Tree Services
Provides tree surgery and arboricultural services including pruning, crown work, pollarding, tree felling, stump removal, hedge and shrub maintenance, and forestry management. Also undertakes site…
Serves domestic homeowners, commercial clients and public-sector bodies, including local authorities, construction firms, highway maintenance teams and insurers, mainly around Elmbridge and South…
Location
Urban Board Cutters Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
New Brand Associates Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
WOODZA LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
The Log Club Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Manages forest concessions in Africa, harvesting and processing hardwood and producing timber and veneer products for wholesale supply. Also develops carbon credit projects through forest management,…
Serves B2B buyers of sustainable African hardwood, including construction, rail, furniture, interior design, plywood, boatbuilding and motorhome manufacturers, plus organisations seeking carbon…
Location
STREET TREE LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides arboricultural and urban forestry services including street and woodland tree planting, tree surgery, stump removal, soil decompaction, landscaping, rain garden installation, and tree pit…
Serves local authorities, landowners, property developers and main contractors needing arboricultural and street tree services, with emphasis on London boroughs and highways projects.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Graftingardeners Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides tree surgery and arboriculture services including tree felling and removal, pruning, stump grinding, hedge trimming, tree surveys, and emergency tree work. Also offers site clearance, tree…
Serves London homeowners, landlords, tenants, managing agents, commercial property clients, businesses and local authorities responsible for trees, grounds or outdoor sites.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 2y
Location
Plaut International Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsActs as a timber import agent sourcing and supplying wood products through an international supplier network. Provides plywood, internal doors, timber components, windows and furniture, arranging…
Sells primarily to businesses in the timber and building products supply chain, including door, plywood and timber component buyers, plus furniture buyers. Also serves homeowners through its home…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -2% CAGR over 5y
Location
Norex Forest Products Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsManufactures, imports and wholesale distributes solid and laminated hardwood products, particularly kitchen worktops and work surfaces. Supplies timber in species such as oak, iroko, walnut and…
Serves B2B trade and wholesale buyers sourcing hardwood kitchen work surfaces and related timber products, including retailers, kitchen suppliers, joiners and other hardwood product distributors.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
BARTON TIMBER COMPANY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies timber and building materials to trade and DIY customers, including carcassing and planed timber, plywood, MDF, mouldings, doors, decking, fencing panels and sheet materials. Also stocks…
Serves local DIY customers, homeowners and trade buyers such as builders, carpenters and contractors across Essex, including Hornchurch, Romford and Brentwood.
Financial Health
StableStable · -69% CAGR over 4y
Location
UNDERROCK TRANSFORMATION LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
GATER GROUP LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -30% CAGR over 2y
Location
Red Squirrel Tree Surgery Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides arboricultural services including tree pruning, crown reduction, pollarding, felling, stump grinding and hedge trimming. Undertakes commercial and domestic tree work, emergency tree removal,…
Serves a mix of B2C, B2B and public sector customers: homeowners, private landowners, commercial and industrial property managers, and local authorities across London and Greater London.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -10% CAGR over 4y
Location
Treecare (Arboricultural Specialists) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides tree surgery and arboricultural services, including tree planting and transplanting, surveys and reports, hedge and shrub planting, bracing and maintenance, emergency tree work, and supply…
Serves homeowners, businesses, private and public bodies, and local authorities needing arboricultural support across London and the South East.
Financial Health
StableStable · -10% CAGR over 4y
Location
Oakhouse Arboricultural Services Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Woodland Tree Surgery Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides arboricultural services including tree pruning, felling, stump removal and tree care for residential and commercial clients. Carries out tree surveys and manages local authority applications…
Serves both B2C and B2B customers, including homeowners and garden owners, plus schools, supermarkets, landscape architects, construction companies, golf clubs and organisations managing public…
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
X Worldwide Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies and processes hardwood and softwood timber, including European oak, beech, ash, pine and spruce. Provides logs, rough and planed sawn timber, flooring, glued panels, parquet flooring and…
Serves trade and commercial timber buyers, including importers, sawmills, flooring and joinery manufacturers, and wood product distributors seeking hardwood, softwood and log supplies.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
JJL TREES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides tree surgery and garden maintenance services including tree pruning, safe tree removal, planting, and inspections. Conducts tree surveys, manages tree preservation order applications, and…
Serves homeowners and property owners in Enfield, plus corporate and public-sector sites such as schools, care homes and hospitals with trees and gardens to maintain.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 37% CAGR over 4y
Location
URBAN LOGS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Toby Stone Tree Surgeon Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
The Tree Company (London) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides arboricultural services including tree surgery, pruning, felling, stump grinding and crown reduction. Also offers tree planting and consultancy, producing arboricultural assessments,…
Serves domestic homeowners, commercial organisations large and small, and public or park land managers across West London and surrounding London areas, including private gardens, estates, public…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -7% CAGR over 4y
Location
Goka Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsTrades timber internationally, acting as a broker that sources and supplies wood products from certified suppliers. Manages PEFC‑certified supply chains and procurement processes to ensure timber…
Serves business buyers in the international timber supply chain, including timber importers, distributors and wood-product manufacturers seeking PEFC-certified or controlled-origin timber.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing, Hiring · 3% CAGR over 4y
Location
W J Kent Tree Surgeons Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides tree surgery and arboricultural services for domestic and commercial clients, including tree felling, pruning, crown reduction, stump removal, hedge trimming and storm damage clearance. Also…
Serves domestic and commercial customers needing tree care, tree removal, hedge work, storm clearance, firewood, logs, woodchip or mulch across Croydon, Purley, Banstead, Caterham and wider Surrey.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
WHITTLE AND FLAME LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProduces charcoal, biochar, wood vinegar and wood oil by distilling timber through thermal destructive distillation. Supplies these wood‑derived products for domestic, agricultural and commercial…
Serves home and garden consumers, agricultural customers, farms, and commercial buyers, including businesses seeking bulk supplies for agriculture or charcoal-related use.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -55% CAGR over 4y
Location
Boward Tree Surgery Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
ADVANCED TREE SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides arboricultural and tree surgery services including tree pruning, crown reduction and lifting, felling, stump removal, hedge trimming, pest and disease management, tree planting, root…
Serves homeowners and domestic clients, private organisations and public sector bodies across London and South East England with tree care and arboricultural needs.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -9% CAGR over 4y
Location
M. Parkin Tree Specialists Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides arboricultural and tree surgery services including tree pruning, planting, maintenance and removal. Works for homeowners, local authorities, housing associations and institutions, carrying…
Serves homeowners, London boroughs, housing associations, schools, hospitals, religious organisations and charities across North and East London, including Hackney, Islington, Haringey and Camden.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 3% CAGR over 4y
Location
NURSERY AMENITY LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowOperates a plant nursery growing and supplying wholesale herbaceous plants, shrubs, native and ornamental trees, and forestry stock. Provides cell-grown trees and plant protection products to…
Sells to B2B and public sector buyers including commercial landscapers, architects, landowners and public sector organisations, plus some private and domestic customers, across the UK and Channel…
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
TREE WISE MEN (S.E.) LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides tree surgery and grounds maintenance services including tree felling, pruning and care, stump removal, hedge cutting, turfing and planting. Serves public sector organisations and private…
Serves public sector and residential customers, including councils, local housing authorities, schools, the NHS and private homeowners, with an emphasis on organisations and residences throughout…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
EDWARD PAYNE & CO LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides arboricultural and tree surgery services including tree pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, hedge trimming, tree planting, and maintenance advice for residential, commercial, and…
Serves homeowners, property managers, estate managers and property developers in London with private gardens, large estates and development sites.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
Maincroft Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides arboriculture, ecology and environmental land management services including tree surgery, ecological surveys and impact assessments, woodland management, habitat creation, invasive species…
Serves utilities, local authorities, charities, leisure and tourism operators, architects, land managers, construction firms, commercial clients and private clients needing environmental, estate and…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
MOSS & CO. (HAMMERSMITH) LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -80% CAGR over 3y
Location
LU1966 LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Cube Timber Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Mr Crafter Carpentry & Joinery Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
TM SPEEDY LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 32% CAGR over 4y
Location
LANGLAND DEVELOPMENTS (FITZALAN) LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -10% CAGR over 4y
Location
The Berkeley Tree Company Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 26% CAGR over 3y
Location
Cobwood Tree Services Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -24% CAGR over 4y
Location
The Roots Organisation Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
KIRKLAND ESTATE SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
OUT on a Limb Treecare
Provides tree surgery and arboricultural services including tree removal, pruning, stump grinding and cable bracing. Also carries out garden clearance, hedge cutting, lawn turfing, and installation…
Serves domestic and commercial customers, schools, and parish/town councils across Dartford, North West Kent and South East London.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
TREES UK OF BROMLEY LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides arboricultural services including tree felling, crown reduction, thinning and lifting, hedge trimming, pollarding, stump removal and grinding, emergency tree surgery, vegetation clearance,…
Serves domestic and commercial customers, including homeowners, private estates, landlords and property managers across Bromley, Lewisham, Greenwich, Croydon and South East London.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -62% CAGR over 4y
Location
Down To Earth Trees Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides arboricultural services including tree surgery, tree management, tree health care, surveys and consultancy. Also carries out stump removal, hedge maintenance, tree planting, site clearance,…
Serves residential property owners, landowners, developers and organisations managing gardens, open spaces and built environments across Kent and South East London.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
BROMLEY TREE & GARDEN CARE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides tree surgery and garden maintenance services including tree removal, crown reduction and thinning, deadwooding, stump grinding, hedge care, waste removal, lawn mowing, turfing, lawn…
Serves homeowners, residential garden owners, property managers, and sports pitch or golf course operators in and around Bromley needing tree and garden care.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
MY TREE CARE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How London forestry and timber companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Forestry and timber firms in London usually make money through product margin, delivery charges and project services rather than long subscription income. Revenue may come from sawn timber, sheet materials, fencing, treated products, tree-resource services, haulage, milling or site clearance, depending on where the business sits in the chain. Pricing tends to mix spot quotes, trade-account rates and fixed project packages, with credit terms for recurring contractors. Cash is often tied up in stock, yard space and vehicles, so margin discipline, wastage control and delivery timing matter as much as headline volume.
Who they sell to
Most buyers are practical budget holders rather than software-style end users: construction contractors, joinery and fit-out teams, landscaping firms, property managers, facilities teams, public-sector estates buyers and smaller trade customers. Decision makers commonly include owners, contract managers, quantity surveyors, site managers, procurement managers and operations leads. Small orders can be placed by phone or trade counter, while larger work is agreed through quotes, account terms, framework approvals or contractor onboarding. Sales cycles are usually short for repeat materials supply, but slower where provenance evidence, insurance, safety documents and delivery access need approval before a yard or haulier is accepted.
What they buy
Most forestry and timber businesses tend to spend on systems and services that reduce friction in physical supply. Useful categories include stock control, quoting, accounting, trade credit management, transport planning, proof-of-delivery, customer account management and supplier due-diligence tooling. Many also need insurance, health-and-safety support, employment law advice, outsourced bookkeeping, waste handling, vehicle maintenance, yard equipment, packaging and recruitment for drivers, yard operatives and experienced estimators. Sellers with data, compliance or finance products should recognise that these firms often buy to protect margin and cash flow, not to run corporate change projects.
Why and how to sell to them
Buying intent tends to appear when a firm wins a recurring contractor account, adds yard capacity, takes on more vehicles, moves from ad hoc orders to trade-credit relationships, or needs better evidence for public-sector and construction customers. Pain points are usually concrete: missed delivery slots, stock write-offs, disputed invoices, late payment, fuel and routing costs, supplier risk and paperwork for responsible sourcing. Outbound messages work better when they attach to those triggers rather than broad digital language. A relevant pitch might show how the offer protects gross margin, shortens quote-to-cash, reduces failed deliveries or makes contractor onboarding easier without pulling owner-managers away from daily operations.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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