TIR News and Views

TIR strives to be a thought-leader in the timberland investment sector and we occasionally share news about our activities and our views about timberland investing and forestry issues. Stay informed with our latest news and perspectives.

12Jul 2012

Timberland Rebounds; Augments Equities

The timberland investment sector is showing increasing strength after a stagnant period following the global financial crisis and the collapse of the domestic housing market.

22Jun 2012

US Residential Property Market Set to Recover in Next Three Years

Dr Chung-Hong Fu, Managing Director of Timberland Investment Resources Europe, predicted: “The overhang of properties from 2007/2008 has been eliminated and we expect a recovery in the US property market in the next three years.

24May 2012

Bonds for Trees: A Good Idea Hoping to Become Real

A Commentary on Unlocking Forest Bonds: A High-Level Workshop on Innovative Finance for Tropical Forests and Understanding Forest Bonds: A Guide to Raising UpFront Finance for Tropical Forests

5May 2012

Quando il Fondo Abbraccia Gli Alberi

La finanza abbraccia gli alberi. Non e’ una boutade ma l’idea, nemmeno troppo nuova nel resto del mondo, di investire in foreste…

30May 2011

Perceptions Surrounding Forestry

European investors have shown increased interest in forestry in recent years because of moderate risk profile and attractive returns, which include both income and capital gain.

4Nov 2009

Making Trees Greener: Opportunities in Ecosystem Services for Timberland Investors

The emergence of markets for ecosystem services is changing the timberland investment landscape – providing new and expanded opportunities to monetize the value of commercial forests.