CONFIDENTIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Premium Forestry & Mixed Agricultural Asset – Mpumalanga Highlands, South Africa
Overview
A 1,500-hectare income-generating forestry and agricultural operation located near Belfast, within South Africa’s prime timber production region.
• 560ha commercial timber plantations (Eucalyptus + Pine) ( Licensed for 600ha)
• Fully operational with existing infrastructure and workforce
• FSC-certified with established supply contracts
. Water usage license.
Timber Assets (Primary Revenue Driver)
Eucalyptus (Blue Gum)
• Species: Nitens, Macarthurii, Benthamii, Fastigata
• Rotation: 7–8 years (coppicing, no replanting required)
• Yield: ~170 tons/ha (conservative)
• Harvest-ready volume: ~95,200 tons (Harvesting continue due to contract with suppliers)
• Estimated value: ~R97 million (This value can change due to supply and demand)
Additional Upside
• 12-year maturity yields up to 500 tons/ha
• Charcoal production from thinning: ~R3 million
Pine Plantation
• 76ha (Patula)
• Rotation: 17–20 years
• Harvest-ready volume: ~22,800 m³ (Harvesting continue due to contract with suppliers)
• Estimated value: ~R27 million (This value can change due to supply and demand)
Agricultural Operations (Secondary Income)
Livestock
• 100 cattle included (capacity on the far is: 600 head)
• Self-sustaining grazing system
• Additional income from hay production (~500 bales/year)
Crop Production
• 114ha maize production –(renting addition land for maize, agreement with neighbor)
• Annual yield potential: ~1,600 tons
• Revenue potential: ~R8 million/year
Infrastructure & Improvements
• Multiple residential units (manager + staff housing)
• 1,500m² storage facilities
• Internal road network well maintained
• 9 dams + natural stream
• Fully equipped cattle handling facilities
• Machinery and transport equipment included
Commercial Position
• Existing supply relationships with:
o Sappi
o PG Bison
o Ferra Globe PLC
• Contracts renewable must be done in the new owner's company name.
• Flexible off-take strategy (sell to highest bidder)
Licenses & ESG Credentials
• FSC-certified plantation (internationally audited)
• Chain-of-custody compliant
• Water use licenses secured
Transaction Details
• Offered as a going concern – but will be sold out of the holding company name and registered into the new owner's name. New contract must be registered into new company name.
• Includes land, biological assets, infrastructure, and operations
• Sale price: R80 million (excl. VAT)
• Transition support available from current owner
Investment Highlights
• Immediate harvest-ready timber value exceeding asking price
• Strong annual cashflow potential from diversified operations
• ESG-aligned asset attractive to global forestry funds
• Located in a globally recognized timber-growing region
• Scalable livestock and crop operations
Further information available upon NDA, including financials, timber age-class data, and full asset register.
Exclusive Mandate: 1489 Hectares of Prime Forestry and Mixed Farming operation For Sale – Belfast, Mpumalanga
Location: Belfast, Mpumalanga
Total Area: 1489 Hectares
Overview
A rare opportunity to acquire a third-generation mixed farming operation, strategically located in the fertile highveld of Mpumalanga. Spanning 1489 hectares, this well-established income-generating property offers diversified revenue streams, secured water rights, and is operated under FSC certification.
The property is to be sold as a going concern. Buyers will be required to enter into new supplier agreements in their own company name with industry leaders such as SAPPI, Nova Sonae, and NCT and Other.
Forestry Operation
• 645 ha of FSC-certified Eucalyptus plantations
o Species: Eucalyptus Niten, Benthimi, and Macarthurii
• 85 ha of Pine plantations- Some are Harvest
• Supplying major players: SAPPI, NCT, Bison Board, Nova Sonae
Livestock & Grazing
• 800 ha of grazing land
• 100 cattle and 3 bulls included in sale - Breeds: Drakensburger, Boran, Brahman and Beefmaster.
• High-quality grass bales produced and sold locally
Crop Fields & Rental Income
• 72 ha of fertile crop fields currently rented to local farmers
o Strong demand due to reliable water access
o Stable and recurring rental income
Included Farming Assets
• 1 x Mercedes Truck
• 1 x PBB Log Trailer (with onboard scale)
• 2 x Bell Logger Timber Loaders
• 2 x Timber Shorthaul Trailers
• 2 x Farm Tractors
• 2 x Firefighter Trailers with Equipment
• 2 x Bakkie Firefighters
• 2 x Toyota Hilux Bakkies
• 1 x Farming Disc
• 1 x Haymaker
• 1 x Hay Rake
• 1 x New Holland Baler
• 2 x Farm Trailers
Water Security
Water rights , valid license
• Multiple dams and boreholes
• Secured water rights in place
• Consistent and reliable water supply for forestry, grazing, and crops
Water rights license
Expansion Potential
• Portions of grazing land can be converted to crop fields or additional forestry
• Significant scope for scaling operations
Strategic Location
• Close to major wood mills in Belfast, Lydenburg, and Carolina
• Ideal positioning for wood fibre, pulp, and building material supply
Transaction Notes
• Sold out of existing entity
• Purchaser to register in their own company name
• Zero-rated VAT applicable if buyer is VAT registered at date of registration
• VAT to apply if buyer is not registered
Contact Mariette Kennedy for more details, financials, and to schedule a private viewing. Don’t miss this turnkey opportunity in the heart of Mpumalanga’s forestry and farming hub.