180 ha Latvian forest portfolio with additional scale available
A focused forest acquisition in Latvia, drawn from a larger single-owner portfolio and open to additional hectares by agreement.
Ref. no. L00753LV:
180 ha of Latvian forest land selected from a larger single-owner portfolio for focused investor review
A focused forest portfolio for technical review, with further hectares available should a larger acquisition scope be preferred.
Highlights:
- Approximately 180 hectares of forest land offered as one focused acquisition scope
- 180 ha acquisition scope drawn from a larger single-owner Latvian forest portfolio
- Additional hectares can be discussed if a larger portfolio scale is preferred
- Forest inventory details can be brought into the investor due-diligence process
- Technical forestry and cadastral information can support detailed investor review
- Standing timber, tree species and age structure need confirmation before acquisition
A focused 180-hectare forest portfolio in Latvia
Reference L00753LV presents approximately 180 hectares of forest land in Latvia as a focused acquisition scope selected from a larger single-owner portfolio. Additional hectares can be discussed if an investor prefers a larger forest position, while this advertisement remains centred on the approximately 180-hectare portfolio.
Technical review before acquisition
The current project material confirms that detailed standing timber volume, tree species and age structure require confirmation from the underlying forest inventory data. Technical forestry and cadastral information can be provided for detailed investor review, creating a clear basis for stand-level due diligence before acquisition and future management decisions. Investor enquiries, presentations and site visits are handled by Jesper Kjær ApS.
Latvia as a forestry market
Latvia is a forest-rich Baltic country where forestry is part of the physical landscape as well as the productive economy. Official Latvian statistics show that forest covered about 49% of the country in 2024, representing roughly 32,000 km² of forest. The same official overview records around 677 million m³ of standing timber nationally. These national figures provide context only; the quality and value of an individual property still have to be established at stand and cadastral level.
A broad resource base, not a single forest type
Latvia’s national growing stock is spread across several principal species. In the 2024 official statistics, pine represented about 33% of standing timber, spruce about 24% and birch about 20%, with alder, aspen and other species forming the balance. These are national figures, not a description of reference L00753LV, but they illustrate why professional forest analysis in Latvia is normally stand-specific. Species composition, age class, stocking, site conditions and management history can differ materially between parcels.
Forest operation starts with current inventory data
Latvia’s State Forest Service requires a forest owner or lawful possessor to ensure a first forest inventory and to repeat forest inventory at least once every 20 years. The Forest State Register contains inventory data submitted by owners or lawful possessors, and the information is updated following registered forestry activity and annual data updates. Inventory data therefore provide a practical factual base for management planning, making current inventory status an important checkpoint in an acquisition process. A buyer can use the underlying stand information to assess species, age, growing stock, management restrictions and future work programmes before committing to an operating strategy.
Management is both productive and regulated
Forest ownership is not simply a question of buying land and choosing a harvesting schedule. Latvian forest law links management to sustainable use of timber resources, forest productivity and value, nature-protection requirements and other applicable rules. In practice, an investor’s operating review should therefore distinguish between what is physically present in the forest and what may be undertaken under the relevant rules. Stand-level inventory, cadastral boundaries, registered restrictions, protection status, access and the condition of forest infrastructure can all influence management planning. Technical due diligence should therefore precede assumptions about harvest timing or development potential.
An active wood-sector backdrop
Forestry also operates within a sizeable Latvian wood economy. Official trade statistics show that wood, articles of wood and wood charcoal represented about 15% of Latvia’s total goods exports by value in 2025, making it one of the country’s principal export groups. This national figure should not be interpreted as a price or demand guarantee for any particular forest property. It does, however, show that timber and wood products are embedded in a functioning commercial sector with established domestic and international trade flows. For a forest investor, that wider sector context is relevant when considering future management, contractor relationships, assortments and routes to market, while actual property economics still depend on the composition and condition of the individual stands.
A focused acquisition scope of approximately 180 hectares
Reference L00753LV is being presented as an approximately 180-hectare forest portfolio for sale in Latvia. The 180-hectare scope is selected from a larger single-owner forest portfolio. The wider source portfolio is distributed across several parts of the country rather than forming one contiguous block, and additional hectares can be discussed if an investor wishes to build a larger acquisition. This advertisement is deliberately centred on the approximately 180 hectares: it is the proposed acquisition scope for the present investor dialogue, while the possibility of adding further forest land is an option rather than a requirement.
What is known, and what must still be confirmed
The current project material establishes the portfolio context and the availability of technical forestry and cadastral information for detailed investor review. It also states that detailed standing timber volume, tree species and age structure are not included in the current overview and should be confirmed from the underlying forest inventory data. That distinction is important. The approximately 180 hectares should therefore be treated as a defined land-and-forest acquisition scope whose stand-level characteristics require verification before an investment decision. A serious review would normally reconcile the offered land units with cadastral records and current forest inventory data, then examine stand composition, age classes, growing stock, restrictions, access and relevant management history.
Due diligence before operating decisions
For a buyer assessing forest operations, the most useful next step is to turn portfolio-level information into a stand-level operating picture. Current inventory data can indicate where young stands may require tending, where mature or maturing stands may justify closer harvesting analysis, and where regeneration, protection or infrastructure work should be considered. Those outcomes must come from the detailed technical material. Hectares alone do not establish the commercial value of a forest asset. Timber stock, species, quality, accessibility, restrictions, expected work and transaction structure all need to be tested separately and, where appropriate, with local forestry, legal and technical advisers.
Acquisition structure and foreign-investor eligibility
Latvian land rules distinguish between buyer categories and transaction procedures, so an international investor should not assume that one ownership route applies to every buyer. The official English land-law material available at the production date also notes that recent amendments are not fully reflected in the translation. Eligibility, ownership structure, title, Land Register entries, cadastral data and any applicable land-use restrictions should therefore be checked against the current Latvian rules as part of transaction due diligence. The advertisement does not provide a legal conclusion on a particular investor structure.
Scale can be tailored to the investor mandate
The approximately 180-hectare scope offers a focused starting point for investors who want a meaningful forest portfolio without automatically taking on the entire larger source portfolio. At the same time, the current mandate allows the conversation to move in the other direction: if more hectares fit the investor’s strategy, the portfolio can be expanded subject to agreement and confirmation of the additional assets. That flexibility makes the technical review especially important. The investor can first establish the quality, composition and management implications of the proposed 180 hectares and then decide whether greater scale would improve the intended ownership and operating model.
Jesper Kjær ApS as transaction intermediary
Jesper Kjær ApS is an independent Danish development and brokerage firm established in 2001, with a particular focus on agricultural and forestry-related investments since 2003. The company works with forestry opportunities in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia through a network of local partners and contacts. In this project, Jesper Kjær ApS handles investor enquiries, presentations and coordination of the next steps in the review process. The role is to connect the parties and help structure a professional transaction process; property-specific legal, tax, forestry and technical conclusions should be verified by the relevant specialists as the due-diligence process advances.
Next step: verify the forest behind the hectares
For an investor interested in approximately 180 hectares of Latvian forest, the next stage is therefore practical: obtain the detailed forestry and cadastral material, define the exact land units in the proposed scope, verify the current inventory, and assess whether the portfolio fits the intended management strategy. If the 180-hectare scope proves too small for the mandate, additional hectares can be discussed. Further information and investor dialogue are available through Jesper Kjær ApS.
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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 specialized agricultural projects are offered?
We facilitate everything from arable land and dairy farms to specialized 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.
What range of agricultural project sizes does Jesper Kjær ApS work with?
Project size varies by market, property type, operating profile and investor mandate.
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 selected transaction details are shared privately at the appropriate stage of an investor dialogue.
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 L00753LV, is: Forest portfolio in Latvia.
What are the main production and infrastructure features of reference number L00753LV?
180 ha of Latvian forest land selected from a larger single-owner portfolio for focused investor review
Why may reference number L00753LV be relevant for investors seeking operating assets or development projects?
A focused forest portfolio for technical review, with further hectares available should a larger acquisition scope be preferred.
How may a potential transaction of reference number L00753LV be structured?
Portfolio scope may be expanded with additional hectares, subject to confirmation.
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.