Anderson Lloyd assists in the successful syndication and acquisition of Hillersden Forest by the Hillersden Carbon Forest Scheme

We are pleased to have assisted Silverfin Acquisitions Limited (a Silverfin Capital Limited entity) with the Hillersden Carbon Forest Scheme’s acquisition of Hillersden Forest on 13 August 2025, a wholesale investment opportunity located in the Wairau Valley, Marlborough.  The Hillersden Carbon Forest Scheme has an impressive projected initial return of 8% plus 3% capital repayment (projected 11% per annum pre-tax to 31 March 2027, based on a New Zealand Unit price of $55 / NZU).

Hillersden Forest is a first-rotation Radiata pine forest established in 1994, registered in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme under the stock change method, with a significant NZU balance which has been carefully maintained through thinning and pruning.  The forest comprises 208.1 hectares of freehold land, including a net stocked area of 185.3 hectares.  Hillersden Forest also contains attractive stands of indigenous forest and stream features.

This marks Silverfin Capital Limited’s third successful carbon forest scheme, following the strong performance of the Kakanui Forest and Gowan Lea Forest schemes, both of which Anderson Lloyd’s specialist forestry and carbon team also assisted with.

Our team at Anderson Lloyd is proud to support clients in acquiring and structuring innovative investments at the intersection of the forestry and carbon markets.