Forestry & Land Services Across Aberdeenshire

Trusted by landowners, estates, and contractors for safe, efficient site clearance, woodland care, and rural land management.

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About Us

At KSM Forest & Land, we specialise in safe, reliable forestry and land management services across the North-East of Scotland. With a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency, we support estates, developers, and landowners with practical solutions that protect both the land and those who work it.
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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.

Site and vegetation clearance for forestry and land development projects in Aberdeenshire

Timber Harvesting & Marketing

Turn mature woodland into income — we’ll manage the whole process.

Stacked timber from managed woodland harvesting operations in North East Scotland

Felling Applications & Approvals

Stay compliant with expert support through the licensing process.

Preparing forestry felling licence and approval documents for woodland management in Scotland

Replanting & Woodland Maintenance

Keep your woodland thriving with replanting, protection, and ongoing care.

Newly replanted woodland with protective tree shelters as part of sustainable forestry management

Chainsaw & Winching Operations

Precise tree removal and extraction in awkward or sensitive sites.

Chainsaw and winching operations used for precision tree removal on difficult forestry terrain

Chemical Spraying & Land Preparation

Control invasive growth and prepare your land for replanting or use.

Land preparation and controlled chemical spraying for forestry and woodland management
Sustainability

Responsible forestry, long-term thinking

At KSM Forest and Land, sustainability isn’t a marketing phrase — it’s just how we work. Every job we take on, from felling to replanting, is approached with care for the land, compliance with regulation, and respect for what comes next.

Whether we’re clearing a site for development or helping an estate manage woodland, we aim to leave the ground better than we found it — ready for the next season, the next crop, or the next generation.

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Young trees protected with shelters as part of sustainable woodland creation and forestry replanting
Large-scale woodland planting across rural Scottish landscape supporting long-term forest sustainability

What our customers are saying

I’ve worked with KSM Land & Forestry Services for around five years, and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made. Kieran and his team consistently deliver high-quality work, combining strong expertise with a professional, conscientious approach across all aspects of forestry and woodland management.
Iain Anderson - Treeline Forestry Ltd
Having worked with many tree contractors in the past, I feel fortunate to have found a company that truly stands out within woodland management.

Kieran and his team have an excellent understanding of healthy woodlands, allowing nature to thrive while improving airflow and sunlight across the course, supporting stronger, healthier grass growth.
Inverurie Golf Course
Had Kieran from KSM Land services with their big green machine and done amazing job of us good service will be getting him back in spring highly recommended.
George Stewart
Highly recommended - horses field was harrowed over 4 weeks ago and it is looking great! Professional, reliable and honest service.  Will be my first go to for any future services required.
Rebecca Leggat
Great service provided with a reliable and cost effective approach to all tasks
Michael Law
Used their services for spraying our fields down in Ayrshire. Great team. Very reliable and knowledgable. Will definitely be using their services again. Many thanks!
Bruce Bowyer
Really pleased with the speedy, friendly service for both field topping and muck heap removal. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Emma Cheyne Allan
Forestry and land management services carried out by experienced contractors in Aberdeenshire
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Whether you’re clearing a site, planting a woodland, or just need advice — we’re here to help.

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