Blythe Forest is a small, well located, mixed-age forest with a combination of harvest-age radiata and a younger eight-year-old second-rotation stand. 53.6ha* of the older age class radiata is registered in the NZ ETS under ‘stock change’ accounting with the majority of the unit balance available for purchase. Purchasers have optionality between carbon sequestration or near-term timber revenue.

Recent pre-harvest inventory shows an excellent grade outturn with approximately 72% of the recoverable volume being made up of small-branched and pruned sawlog, well-suited to the local structural sawmills. The forest’s location is well suited to benefit from Canterbury’s strong domestic processing industry with five processors located within an economic cart between 66 and 91 kilometres* from the forest gate. There is also an export option at Lyttelton Port 106 kilometres* away. Blythe Road borders the north side of the property, providing multiple on-road access points.

Combining freehold land, near-term harvest volume, proximity to strong domestic customers, and accessible scale for private investors, Blythe Forest is worth evaluating for those looking for immediate returns either from harvesting or continued carbon sequestration.

Key Features:

• 91.42ha* freehold land, 82.3ha* NSA;

• Pinus radiata with majority of plantings 1994 to 1997;

• 53.6ha* ETS-registered under ‘stock change’;

• Proximity to domestic processors, Christchurch and Lyttelton Port;

• Excellent log grade mix;

• 2026 pre-harvest inventory available;

• 22,466 NZUs available to purchase.

*Approximately.

A straightforward evaluation and transaction process is facilitated by a comprehensive electronic Virtual Data Room (VDR). For further details or to arrange a guided inspection, please don't hesitate to contact us.

For sale by Deadline Offers: Closing 4PM (NZDT) Thursday 8th October 2026 (unless sold prior)


For further information contact:

Acacia Farmery +64 27 844 7556 or acacia@arotahiagri.co.nz

Jeremy Keating +64 21 461 210 or jeremy@arotahiagri.co.nz


Arotahi Agribusiness Limited

Licensed Real Estate Agent REA Act

www.arotahiagri.co.nz