France Valley’s funds invest in German Forests with Support from Dalgas

The three newly acquired forest properties will be managed alongside the specialist forestry company Dalgas as property manager. Under this partnership, France Valley and Dalgas aim to enhance the ecological quality and long-term resilience of the forests through sustainable management practices. The initiative is designed to strengthen biodiversity, improve forest structure, and contribute to the production of sustainable, timber-based construction materials - a key component of Europe’s decarbonisation strategy. 

“Our financial performance model is rooted in the natural appreciation of forest assets, driven by biological growth and sustained improvements in timber quality. The characteristics of existing species — and the ecosystems in which they evolve — guide the way we manage and intervene in the forest.” says Thomas de Cointet, Chief Investment Officer in Europe at France Valley. 

This acquisition further expands the assets of the European Forestry Fund (‘Foncière Europe’) of France Valley, now deployed across 12 European countries with more than 16,000 hectares under management. Its ambition is to offer investors a balanced portfolio across multiple European countries, combining diverse market profiles, effectively optimizing performance, and mitigating risks.

France Valley’s forest investments are designed for the long-term, building future-proof, climate-resilient production forestry assets. All estates are PEFC-certified, and France Valley applies an additional sustainability management charter, going beyond standard requirement, ensuring stronger protection of biodiversity and natural capital preservation. 

Dalgas, which will manage the forests, has been active in the German timber and forestry market for many years—ranging from Christmas tree trading to timber sales, raw timber measurement, and, most recently, forest management in Brandenburg, where the company already manages 3,500 hectares. Dalgas has been engaged in forest management in Denmark for more than 150 years and today operates German offices in Eberswalde and Trittau. In addition to Germany and Denmark, Dalgas also manages forests in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—covering a total of 190,000 hectares. 

“This type of international collaboration is part of our DNA, where we create value for forest owners across borders. We aim to support forest owners in achieving their goals and to promote sustainable forestry, enabling us to deliver climate-friendly raw materials with respect for nature and biodiversity. We look forward to working with France Valley to implement their strategy for long-term, sustainable forest management in Germany and to support them in their future investments,” says Martin Bösselmann, Managing Director of Dalgas’ Forest & Trading division.

Disclaimers: Past performance is no guarantee of future results and may vary over time.