Ross Kennedy, formerly senior director, has been promoted to joint managing director, serving alongside Norman O’Neill, as part of the succession planning for the business.

Additionally, Sandy Pringle becomes the new forestry director, while Mike Coles has been appointed woodfuel director.

Norman O’Neill, managing director of RTS Forestry Ltd, which has offices in Crieff, Inverurie and Inverness, said: “This is a very exciting time for the company. The appointments of Mike and Sandy to the board along with Ross’s move to joint MD reflect our confidence in the ongoing development of RTS Forestry and our plans for the future. 

“We continue to be seen throughout the industry and across the country as a leading forestry management company. Our additional and important specialisms in energy infrastructure, consultancy and woodfuel complementing our core services of forest management and timber harvesting.

Mr Kennedy, in his new role as joint managing director, said: “Following the successful transition in ownership of RTS Forestry to the Scottish Woodlands Ltd (SWL) group in December 2024, we have seen continuing company growth and expansion across all the divisions of RTS Forestry’s business. 

“This has been achieved solely through the continued commitment of our dedicated staff across our four offices in Crieff, Inverness, Inverurie – and Hexham, Northumberland.

“These appointments demonstrate the faith the Boards of RTS and SWL place in all the staff within RTS. I very much look forward to continuing to develop the business, and working alongside the enhanced board and the RTS management team.”