We provide support for the generational handover of forest estates

Properly handled, the generational handover of your forest estate could save you tens of thousands of euros. It is therefore best to plan and carry it out carefully, with the help of specialists. Metsä Group’s professionals in generational handover provide support for both the transferor and the new forest owner throughout Finland.

We offer our owner-members expert service for every stage of the handover and help them handle the process from beginning to end. Contact your personal forest specialist or one of our experts in generational handover and get the process underway.

The stages of generational handover

  1. 1

    Contact your personal forest specialist or a generational handover expert

    Start by contacting your personal forest specialist or our customer service, tel. +358 10 7770. You can also contact one of our experts in generational handover. Their contact information can be found in the map.

  2. 2

    Initial survey

    The generational handover expert will contact you to discuss your wishes and expectations in an initial survey.

  3. 3

    Estate appraisal

    If required, we will update your forest asset data and carry out an appraisal of your estate.

  4. 4

    The best solution for you

    The generational handover expert will calculate the costs and benefits of different solutions and draw up a proposal on the solution most suitable in your case.

  5. 5

    Documents in order

    The generational handover expert draws up the necessary documents such as deeds of gift and sale, and helps carry out the process from beginning to end. Additional description: They can also help the new forest owner with the paperwork for the early stages of forest ownership.

  6. 6

    The next generation takes over

    After the generational handover, the personal forest specialist supports the new forest owner in all forest- and membership-related matters.