The forestry market has longbeen recognised as some-I thing of a 'perfect storm' for anyone trying to secure or offer funding. It is a widely underserved market from mainstream lenders as many just do not understand how the market and the industry works.Firstly, the machinery is expensive in comparison to other industries' essentials - a brand new harvester from any of the leading brands will cost more than ￡400,000 with ease, but a groundcare contractor will generally have change from ￡100,000 afterbuying a new excavator. That price tag can put lenders off immediately if they don't understand the industry and the earning potential for the machinery.
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