Forest Key supports international companies planning to establish forestry and land use operations in Finland or Sweden.

We provide local expertise and practical support throughout the projects.

Land and Forest Asset Acquisition

We acquire land and forest properties for our clients to support needs such as construction, infrastructure, or renewable energy projects.

Effective digital tools and an analytical approach are key to our cost-effective operations.

Our services include:

  • Analysis services on real estate, land use, infrastructure, and nature
  • Planning the land acquisition process together with the client
  • Property purchase and lease negotiations with landowners
  • Active communication with landowners, stakeholders, and authorities
  • Handling permit processes and necessary registrations
  • Organizing presentations, consultations and stakeholder events
  • Project management
  • Development of customer specific digital tools

Permit Processes

We manage all necessary registrations and construction-related permits for your projects on a turnkey basis. Our solid experience with permitting processes enables us to keep projects on schedule and resolve different challenging situations through negotiation.

Our permit team has strong practical expertise in design and construction work. We are familiar with regulatory requirements in both Finland and Sweden, ensuring that applications and supporting documents are properly prepared and that the process proceeds as smoothly as possible.

Continuous Asset Management

After the purchase or lease agreement has been concluded, we manage the assets efficiently in accordance with the client’s objectives and applicable local legislation.

Our continuous services include: 

  • Forest asset management
  • Applications concerning lease rights, mortgages, foreclosures, and other official procedures
  • Ordering land subdivision or plot division surveys and representing the client during related proceedings
  • Master planning and construction planning tasks
  • Construction permit management – from application to completion
  • Road-related issues such as ordering terrain surveys, road use agreements, and road junction permits
  • Preparation of necessary reports, statements, and hearings

90,000+
negotiations related to timber trade and land acquisition in Finland and Sweden

850+
land areas acquired for clients with completed registrations

1000+
building permits secured for renewable energy construction projects

1000+
road use and access permits obtained

Here are the benefits of outsourcing land acquisition to Forest Key Ltd:

  • Cost-effectiveness – Our service is flexible and adapted to your needs. We invoice based on results.
  • Professionalism – Our experience is based on nearly a thousand purchased or leased land plots. We master effective negotiation techniques, and you gain access to the expertise of our entire team.
  • Local presence – Our operations cover all of Finland and Sweden. We rely on the local knowledge of our team. We know the landowners and the municipal decision-making processes.
  • Analytics and technology – We analyze data related to land use, infrastructure, and nature. Digital tools improve the efficiency of our work – and yours.

Analytics and Digital Tools

We analyze data related to real estate, land use, infrastructure, and nature. This allows us to identify areas that best meet your needs and to recognize risks that may hinder implementation.

We have extensive experience in demanding and geographically wide-ranging land acquisitions and field operations. To manage these processes and enhance efficiency, we develop project management tools and other digital solutions for both internal use and for our clients.

Effective digital tools and an analytical approach are key to our cost-effective operations.

Permit Processes

We handle all necessary registrations and construction-related permits for your project on a “turnkey” basis. Our solid experience in permit processes enables us to keep projects on schedule and resolve even challenging situations through negotiation.
Our permit team has strong practical expertise in design and construction work. We are well-versed in regulatory requirements in both Finland and Sweden, ensuring properly prepared documents and smooth processes.

Other Land Use Expert Services

  • Land use surveys
  • Property valuations
  • Field surveys
  • Nature surveys requiring specialized expertise
  • Road-related data collection
  • Drone photography

Achievements

  • Since 2014: over 90,000 negotiations related to timber trade and land acquisition in Finland and Sweden
  • 850 land areas acquired for clients with completed registrations
  • 600 building permits secured for renewable energy construction projects
  • 600 road use and access permits obtained
  • Permit processes conducted in cooperation with 190 municipalities in Finland and 85 in Sweden