“Almost 30 years ago, John Mackay did his first job for me, managing the restock of a 45 ha commercial clear fell. Since then – subsequently as Treeline Forestry – he has managed a dozen other projects for me. These range from the establishment of a 500m hedge between arable fields, via the creation (and F.C. acceptance of) our Estate Forest Plan and substantial commercial felling – of both soft and hardwoods – to the establishment of 3 very large blocks of new native woodland. As an indication of scale, he has managed the creation of over 3,500 ha of native pinewood and the felling and marketing of almost 10,000 tonnes of timber for me.

Throughout all these years and operations I have had complete confidence in the professionalism, reliability and discretion with which he operates. He manages to deal entirely calmly with all that is thrown at him by government bodies whose approval is needed and is not remotely afraid to challenge opposition (from any individual or body) which he sees as wrong or unreasonable: frequently successfully! His budgeting is prudent and financial outcomes of the projects he has managed have always been better than initial projections.

I have therefore no hesitation whatsoever in unreservedly recommending Treeline to anyone looking for professional, effective and reliable forestry management.”  – J A Mackenzie, Gairloch and Conan Estate