130 hectares of Latvian forest with a broad age and species mix
Six properties combine 126.75 hectares of forest and about 11,915 m³ of standing timber for a focused investor review.
Ref. no. L00748LV:
130 hectares, six forest properties and a stand profile built for long-term review
About 11,915 m³ of standing timber, led by birch and spruce, with young and middle-aged stands forming most of the portfolio.
Highlights:
- Approx. 130 hectares across six forest properties offered as one portfolio
- 126.75 hectares of forest with about 11,915 m³ of standing timber
- Birch leads the species mix, followed by spruce, alder and aspen stands
- Mixed-age forestry with an area-weighted average stand age of about 26 years
- Detailed forest inventories and compartment maps are available for review
- Scope to expand beyond 130 hectares if a larger forest allocation is sought
A 130-hectare Latvian forest portfolio
Reference L00748LV brings together six forest properties with 130.36 hectares of total land, including 126.75 hectares of forest. Current inventory data indicate about 11,915 m³ of standing timber, equivalent to approximately 94 m³ per hectare of forest area. Birch is the largest species at about 45.9%, followed by spruce at about 23.7%, with grey alder, aspen, black alder and pine completing the principal mix. The properties are distributed across several locations rather than forming one contiguous block.
A long-horizon forest profile
The stocked stands range from recent regeneration to stands over 100 years old, with an area-weighted average age of about 26 years and a clear weighting towards young and middle-aged forest. Approximately 9 hectares are recorded as clear-cut area. Detailed forest inventories and compartment maps are available for review. The portfolio may also be expanded beyond 130 hectares if a larger allocation is of interest. Investor enquiries, presentations and site visits are handled by Jesper Kjær ApS.
Forestry context in Latvia
Latvia is a country where forestry is not a marginal land use but a central part of the physical landscape and the wider economy. The 2025 Latvian forest-sector figures report about 3.3 million hectares of forest, equal to approximately 51% of the country's territory. That national scale matters to an investor because it means forestry sits within an established regulatory, professional and commercial setting rather than being an isolated specialist activity. The economic relevance is also visible in trade data: official statistics for 2025 show that wood, articles of wood and wood charcoal represented 15.3% of Latvia's total goods exports. These national figures do not say anything about the financial performance of a particular property, but they help explain why Latvian forest assets attract attention from buyers who understand timber, land and long-duration biological assets.
Forest and forestry business conditions
Latvian forestry operates within a defined public framework. The Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for forest-sector policy, while the State Forest Service supervises compliance with forest-management requirements irrespective of ownership. Forest inventory is a key part of that system. The State Forest Service states that forest owners or lawful possessors must have forest inventory carried out and repeated at least every 20 years. Inventory data form the basis for describing stands and resources and for many management decisions. The Forest Law also links management planning to inventory information and contains requirements on forest regeneration and the tending of regenerated stands following felling.
Operationally, this places data quality at the centre of the investment process. A buyer is taking responsibility for stands at different biological stages, so the review should test inventory records against field conditions, examine regeneration and stand development, and consider how future silvicultural work fits legal and biological constraints. For a multi-property portfolio, the management model should also consider how inspections, tending and timber operations are sequenced across separate parcels. These are forestry-management questions, not promises of yield or return.
Regional development perspective
The wider Latvian market provides useful context for a long-term approach. Official forest-policy material emphasises sustainable management and a balance of economic, environmental and social interests. For an investor, the relevant question is therefore not only how much timber stands today, but how the forest can be managed responsibly as its age-class structure develops.
Institutional activity also shows that professional investors continue to assess Latvian forest land at significant scale. In 2025, LIAA reported a transaction in which Ingka Investments agreed to acquire approximately 135,000 hectares of forest land in Latvia, alongside holdings in Estonia. That scale is not comparable with a 130-hectare portfolio and is not a valuation benchmark; it is simply evidence of institutional participation in the market. Cross-border buyers should also confirm acquisition eligibility for their specific investor status and land classification, as official investment guidance notes restrictions in particular cases. Independent legal review should confirm the position before acquisition.
The specific property or forestry business
Against that background, L00748LV is presented as a focused forest portfolio of approximately 130 hectares in Latvia. The package comprises six properties with a combined land area of 130.36 hectares, of which 126.75 hectares are forest. The current standing timber volume is approximately 11,915 m³, corresponding to about 94 m³ per hectare of forest area. The properties are geographically distributed across several locations rather than forming one continuous block, so the portfolio should be evaluated as a multi-property forestry holding from the outset.
The species profile is predominantly deciduous. Birch accounts for approximately 45.9% of current standing volume and is the largest single species. Spruce represents about 23.7%, grey alder 14.3%, aspen 11.8%, black alder 2.6%, pine 1.6% and other species about 0.1%. Pine and spruce together account for roughly one quarter of the current standing volume. This mix gives the buyer several species groups to assess in relation to stand condition, future silviculture and eventual timber marketing, without relying on a single dominant coniferous crop.
The age profile is equally important. Based on the supplied inventory data for stocked stands, approximately 34% is aged 0–10 years, 21% is 11–20 years, 23% is 21–40 years, 12% is 41–60 years, 9% is 61–80 years and about 2% is 81 years or older. The area-weighted average stand age is approximately 26 years. The portfolio is therefore weighted towards young and middle-aged forest rather than being primarily a mature-timber holding. Around 9 hectares are recorded as clear-cut area and are not included in that stocked-stand age distribution.
Investor review and development perspective
This structure points towards active stewardship of a mixed-age forest rather than an immediate mature-harvest proposition. The young and middle-aged component makes regeneration quality, tending history and future stand development especially relevant. Older stands and several species also mean that harvesting, thinning and regeneration decisions should be made compartment by compartment after technical review, not from portfolio averages alone.
Detailed forest inventory information and compartment maps are available for the six properties, including stand-level data on species, age, dimensions and standing timber volume. The supplied inventories are dated between 2011 and 2025, so older records should be reconciled with current field conditions and updated where appropriate. No separate digital GIS files have been supplied at this stage, and ownership is subject to confirmation. These are specific due-diligence items. A site inspection, title review, refreshed technical data where required and a stand-by-stand management assessment can strengthen the investment basis.
The current offer is intentionally framed around approximately 130 hectares. For an investor seeking a larger allocation, the portfolio may be expanded with additional hectares if there is interest. That creates a useful choice: the six-property package can be assessed on its own documented characteristics, while a buyer with a broader forest strategy can discuss whether additional properties should be brought into the review. Any expansion should be subject to the same standards of title, inventory, technical and legal due diligence as the initial package.
Jesper Kjær ApS' role
Jesper Kjær ApS is an independent Danish development and brokerage firm established in 2001, with particular focus on agricultural and forestry-related investment projects since 2003. In the Baltic forestry market, the company's role is to identify relevant opportunities, connect sellers and buyers and support a structured process in cooperation with experienced local partners. For L00748LV, that means helping an interested investor move from the public portfolio overview to the underlying forest information, discussions with the local side and, when appropriate, a site visit and further due diligence.
The objective is not to replace the investor's forestry, legal, tax or financial advisers. It is to make the property review more efficient by organising the available project information, clarifying open points and helping the parties progress towards a well-informed transaction process. That distinction is important in forestry, where biological conditions, inventory age, title, regulation and long-term management all need to be considered together.
Further information
L00748LV offers a clear starting point for investors looking at a manageable Latvian forest portfolio with documented area, standing volume, species composition and age structure. The six properties total 130.36 hectares, and the available material gives a basis for a more detailed technical review rather than relying on marketing assumptions. The next step is to examine the compartment-level information, confirm the outstanding ownership and transaction points and assess the stands in the field.
For further information, forest inventory material, compartment maps and discussion of a possible larger hectare allocation, please contact Jesper Kjær ApS. Investor enquiries, presentations and site visits are handled directly as part of the brokerage process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Jesper Kjær ApS, its business and when was it established?
Jesper Kjær ApS is an independent development and brokerage firm that has facilitated investment projects in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia since 2001, with a particular focus on agriculture and forestry since 2003. As of 2024, we have expanded our activities to include the Czech Republic and as of 2026 also Slovakia.
What services does Jesper Kjær ApS provide?
We identify investment opportunities and guide investors through the complex process of acquiring the desired business.
What is the purpose of Jesper Kjær ApS?
The purpose of the company is advisory services in connection with investments in agricultural and forestry land, as well as agricultural and forestry businesses abroad, including the brokerage of such land and businesses.
How has the company’s international experience evolved?
Through more than 25 years of developing and mediating investment projects in Europe and North Africa, the company has grown its skills, step-by-step, in cooperation with a large, effective network.
What types of agricultural businesses are typically offered for sale via Jesper Kjær ApS?
Arable farms, mixed crop/livestock operations, dairy farms, pig farms, poultry farms, and large-scale land portfolios.
What specialised agricultural projects are offered?
We facilitate everything from arable land and dairy farms to specialised projects in beef production, pig farming, poultry farming, biogas plants, etc.
How is soil quality assessed on the properties?
Domestic classification systems provide investors with an accurate picture of the soil quality and cultivation potential.
How is agricultural land ownership structured?
Acquisition is often structured in a company structure consisting of new and/or existing special purpose companies. Acquisitions may include direct freehold ownership, long-term lease agreements, or a combination of both.
In which countries do Jesper Kjær ApS mediate forestry?
We mediate forestry in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
What is the nature of Baltic Forest?
The Baltic Forest is a lush, sprawling transition zone where the temperate leafy woods of Central Europe meet the rugged, evergreen taiga of the North. Spanning Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, these forests are the lifeblood of the region, covering roughly 50% of the land.
How is the ecosystem in Baltic Forests?
The Baltic states sit in a botanical 'sweet spot' called the hemiboreal zone. This means you get the best (and most resilient) of both worlds: Conifers: Scots pine and Norway spruce dominate, especially in sandy soils or coastal areas. Broadleaf Trees: Birch, aspen, and alder are everywhere, providing a brilliant yellow hue in the autumn. The Giants: In more fertile pockets, you’ll find 'noble' hardwoods like oak, ash, and lime trees.
Land, Water and Moss in the Baltic Forests?
The nature of these forests is inseparable from water. Because the terrain is relatively flat, the drainage is slow, leading to a distinct landscape: Wet Forests: Large sections of the forest are 'swampy', dominated by black alder and thick carpets of sphagnum moss. The Forest-Bog Mosaic: You often can't tell where the forest ends and the peat bog begins. This high humidity creates a haven for rare lichens and fungi. Coastal Influence: Along the Baltic Sea, the forests become wind-swept and 'crooked', with pines adapted to salty air and sandy dunes.
Biodiversity and Wildlife in the Baltic Forests?
Unlike much of Western Europe, the Baltic Forests remain relatively wild and interconnected, allowing large mammals to thrive.
What tree species are widespread in the Baltic countries?
Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris), Norway Spruce (Picea abies) and Silver Birch (Betula pendula) e.g. Beyond the birch, several other broadleaf trees thrive in the temperate climate e.g. Grey and Black Alder, European Aspen, English Oak and Common Ash.
What is the structure of Baltic Forest areas?
The return of property to the original owners, after the restoration of the three Baltic nations in the 90s, has resulted in the average property size being small. It is considered by some investors as a disadvantage, while others see it as an advantage because its negotiability is better. The number of potential buyers is greater because the buyer's capital does not have to be so large with each transaction.
What types of forestry businesses are typically offered for sale via Jesper Kjær ApS?
Both small plots of e.g. 20-30 hectares are offered, as well as large portfolios of several hundred or thousands of hectares are offered for sale. We facilitate everything from small forest plots to large portfolios, with new forest, middle aged forests and adult forest ready for harvest. We facilitate transactions of production forests, naturally growing forests or nature conservation forests, as well as nature/recreation areas, and/or a combination.
How is forestry land ownership typically structured?
Acquisition is often structured in a company structure consisting of new and/or existing special purpose companies.
What does it mean when a property is sold in a discreet transaction?
This means the sale is handled confidentially without public disclosure of details like the owner's identity until a non-disclosure agreement is in place.
Are off-market agricultural properties available?
Yes. Many transactions are conducted off-market and accessed through established local networks and long-term relationships.
Why is local knowledge emphasized for international investors?
Local understanding is critical for analyzing risks and opportunities when 'shopping abroad' in diverse European markets.
Can Jesper Kjær ApS help find a specific type of investment not currently listed?
Certainly. We offer a discreet market screening and search service to identify properties meeting your specific criteria.
What specific investment opportunity is being offered here?
The offered object, with Jesper Kjær ApS reference number L00748LV is a Forest portfolio in Latvia unit located in Latvia.
What are the main production and infrastructure features of reference number L00748LV?
130 hectares, six forest properties and a stand profile built for long-term review
Why may reference number L00748LV be relevant for investors seeking operating assets or development projects?
About 11,915 m³ of standing timber, led by birch and spruce, with young and middle-aged stands forming most of the portfolio.
How may a potential transaction of reference number L00748LV be structured?
The portfolio may be expanded beyond 130 hectares if a larger acquisition is of interest.
How can potential investors contact Jesper Kjær ApS?
You can contact Jesper Kjær directly by telephone at +45 51361495 or by email at jk@jkaps.dk.