Fountains Forestry Rebrands As F&W Forestry Services
Fountains Forestry, the largest independent forest management firm operating across the United Kingdom, is rebranding as F&W Forestry. The change aligns the UK-based company with its parent organization, the US-based F&W Forestry Services, Inc., one of the largest and oldest forest management and consulting firms in the States, which acquired Fountains Forestry in 2016.
“We’re proud of our heritage as Fountains Forestry and the trust we’ve built with landowners and clients across the UK,” said Douglas Murray, director of UK operations. “Adopting the F&W name marks an exciting new chapter, allowing us to leverage the strengths of a global forestry leader while continuing to deliver the personalized service and local expertise our clients have come to expect.”
Over the past eight years, the successful integration of the two companies has been supported by shared goals and a commitment to excellent forest management and outstanding customer service.
“With a strong and expanding presence in the UK, unifying under the F&W name reflects our shared values and global commitment to sustainable forest management internationally,” said F&W President Marshall Thomas. “This rebrand reinforces our dedication to delivering exceptional service to clients across all regions we serve.”
Fountains Forestry currently operates eight offices across Scotland, Wales, and England, managing approximately 40,000 hectares of forestland throughout the UK. Established in 1957, the company has a long history of woodland management, which has continued and grown since becoming part of F&W Forestry Services. Globally, F&W manages approximately 900,000 hectares of forests and woodlands across North America, South America, the UK, and France.
“This rebranding reflects F&W’s global reach and reputation for excellence,” added Craig Dinwoodie, director of UK operations. “Clients can continue to expect and receive the superior forestry services that have defined Fountains Forestry’s own reputation in the UK.”