For Landowners
Make your land work harder.
Sell the cricket bat willow you already have, or plant for a tax-free, generational return. English Willow manages the entire process — from valuation through to harvest.
English willow is a specialist material — and a long-term asset. Whether you have mature trees ready to sell, or land that could grow tomorrow's harvest, we bring the expertise to make it work.
Path 1
I have cricket bat willow on my land
Trees ready to sell? We assess, harvest and pay — handling everything from site visit to extraction, with free replanting included.
Sell existing trees →Path 2
I'd like to plant cricket bat willow
Low-lying, wet or under-used land? Plant for a tax-free generational return — we plant, maintain and buy back at maturity.
Plan a planting →Sell Existing Willow
A managed process, end to end.
If you have mature cricket bat willow on your land, we bring the expertise needed to ensure you receive a fair and accurate return — without unnecessary complexity.
Expert Valuation
We assess your trees properly, based on quality, size and suitability for bat production.
End-to-End Management
From first inspection to final removal, we handle the entire process.
Minimal Disruption
We work efficiently and respectfully, protecting your land wherever possible.
Reliable Payment
Clear agreements and prompt payment once work is complete.
Free replanting included — for every tree we harvest, we supply and plant at least one 16ft unrooted set, free of charge. Your land keeps producing for the next generation.
Our Process
Four clear steps.
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Initial Enquiry
Send us details of your trees and location.
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Site Assessment
We arrange a visit to evaluate quality and volume.
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Harvesting & Removal
Our team manages felling and extraction safely and efficiently.
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Payment
You receive payment based on agreed valuation.
Plant for the Future
A long-term asset, growing from your land.
We help British farmers and landowners plant, maintain and harvest cricket bat willow on low-lying, wet and often under-utilised land — for a financially robust, flood-resilient future.
Trees reach prime in just 15–20 years. England's temperate climate, well-suited soils and centuries of breeding heritage mean English cricket bat willow remains the benchmark for quality — sought after by the world's finest bat-makers.
Tax-Free Returns
As commercial forestry, returns are exempt from income tax, corporation tax, capital gains and inheritance tax. A minimum £800 per mature tree — equating to £80,000 per hectare, tax-free.
Environmental Impact
Carbon sequestration, biodiversity gains, riverbank stabilisation and flood mitigation — productive land that gives back to the landscape.
Land Diversification
Put under-used, low-lying or wet ground to work. Trees can be grazed beneath with sheep after seven years, and may be included in certain SFI schemes — without being classed as woodland.
Growing Market
Demand and value have risen sharply, driven by new major leagues around the world. The cricket market continues to flourish — and English willow leads it.
Generational Returns
£80,000 per hectare.
Tax-free.
Based on a minimum £800 per mature tree with 12–15ft of clear stem. Free of income tax, corporation tax, capital gains and inheritance tax as commercial forestry.
Is Your Land Suitable?
Heavy, wet, often overlooked.
The best ground for cricket bat willow is often the land that's hardest to use for anything else. If you have low-lying or wet ground — or simply an under-utilised corner — it's worth a conversation.
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Low-lying, heavy soilsPastures, wetlands, riverbanks, streams and areas with a high water table.
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No minimum sizeFrom a handful of trees to dozens of hectares — no area is too big or too small.
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Compatible with grazingTrees planted 10m apart (100 per hectare / 40 per acre). Sheep can graze beneath after seven years.
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SFI-eligible, not woodlandCan be included in certain SFI schemes — and not classed as woodland, keeping wider options open.
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Stacks with wider schemesTalk to us about integrating bat willow into broader environmental schemes to stack financial returns.
How It Works
Planted, maintained, bought back.
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Land Assessment
We visit to evaluate soil, drainage and aspect — and confirm the right approach for your site.
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Sets Planted
We plant 16ft unrooted sets, cultivated by hand in an organic and sustainable environment.
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Free Maintenance
Ongoing care with no hidden deductions — ensuring healthy, sustainable growth and maximum return. No one else in the industry offers this.
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Guaranteed Buy-Back
In 15–20 years we buy the mature trees back — and plant free replacements, so the same ground keeps producing.
Prefer to purchase sets directly without the buy-back arrangement? Individual 16ft sets are available at £35 +VAT each.
Plan a Planting
Stewardship
"We work with landowners to ensure responsible harvesting and long-term sustainability of English willow."
Memberships & Partnerships
Get in Touch
Tell us about your land.
Whether you're ready to sell mature trees or want to explore planting for the future, share a few details and we'll be in touch. A site visit, an honest assessment, and a clear way forward.
- — No obligation
- — We respond within 2 working days
- — Your details are kept private