Robanting Services together with its associates provide a professional forestry consulting service for Southern Africa in particular but also globally. With over 30 years of experience between the associates Robanting Services can provide comprehensive forestry services to a diverse group of clients. We apply sound scientific and economic principles to land management that yield the greatest possible returns for our clients. Robanting Services understands the importance of profit maximisation through expert and responsible management.
- Timber appraisals - Valuations, due-diligence, acquisitions, feasibility studies
- Forest Management Planning
- Risk & Fire Management
- General Consulting
- Timber Stand Improvements
- Strategic & Business Planning
- Timber Inventory & Appraisal
- Charcoal Production & Manufacturing
It is imperative that the correct price is obtained, this is especially true in forestry due to the fact that it is a long-term investment prospect.Whether you are considering buying, selling, or having your timber appraised, Robanting can tell you how much timber you have and what the value of it would be should you decide to sell.
The objective of a timber sale should be to get the highest possible price for your timber while leaving your land in good condition. Robanting will represent the landowner from beginning to end.
Robanting Services can professionally provide answers to the following questions:
- What is the value of land and timber?
- Am I paying too much for a timber farm or stand of trees?
- What is the standing value of my timber?
- Is the timber farm economically viable?
- How much should I insure my timber for?
In providing a valuation Robanting Services takes into account the following:
- Location - distance to market - product mix
- Species mix
- Climate (rainfall & temperatures) & soils (site index)
- Silvicultural Regimes
- Management Practices
- Risks (Fire, pests & diseases, potential land claims)
Land and plantation stands upon it are the basic capital of any commercial forestry enterprise. Since investments in land and infrastructure are high, relatively permanent and entail in full the many responsibilities of landownership, the valuation of land forms an important facet of forestry.
The purchase price of forestry land irreversibly affects the profitability of forestry projects.
Robanting Services commitment is to providing its clients with the best appraisal value using proven tools and techniques. The accuracy of the input data is essential in obtaining the most accurate valuation.
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Forestry spans a timeline of between 5 and 50 years and therefore incorrect decisions made can result in costly consequences. This long term horizon inherent in forestry therefore necessitates comprehensive planning (strategic & tactical).
A long term objective needs to be determined first before a medium term plan (1 - 5 years) is drafted. This is finally followed by a more detailed executive planning of each individual activity (monthly/weekly/daily).
Planning allows one to meet objectives set, manage the activities and determine the resources and funding required to achieve the set objectives.
Through planning it is possible to implement and achieve the best return on one's investment.
Planning ensures efficiency, continuity, structure and through constant control, monitoring and revision, success through effective execution and management.
Robanting can provide landowners with brief or detailed plans incorporating all aspects of the operation to ensure the correct decisions are made resulting in profit maximisation and sound business management. Robanting services are tailored to suit the clients requirements and budget.
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The biggest threat to plantations and land owners are the risks associated with fire. Fire can destroy in hours decades of hard effort and work.
Robanting can provide landowners with detailed risk assessments with respect to their plantations.
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Robanting also provides invaluable advice on general forestry related topics including: transport & logistics, value chain management, strategic planning, weed control, site preparation and harvesting.
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With extensive experience in the charcoal industry, Robanting Services can provide clients with the following know how:
- Opportunities available within the charcoal industry
- How to produce charcoal cost effectively
- Available markets - both the local & export market
- Feasibility of charcoal manufacturing
- Advice on exporting charcoal
- Export & shipping advice
- Manufacturing - what is required
For a copy of a study conducted for a client on the feasibility of Casuarina equisetifolia as an alternative timber species specifically for the South African Charcoal Industry please email: enquiries@robanting.com
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