TIR Research Library

A cornerstone of TIR’s investment philosophy is its commitment to research. Our proprietary research is incorporated into our investment process and discipline. It is also used to identify and unlock inefficiencies within the asset class. Our team produces research that is pertinent and provides insight into the changing fundamentals of the asset class.

4Jan 2006

Modern Forest Management Practices

John Paul McTague: Managing Director Forest Management

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In “Modern Forest Management Practices”, McTague provides an advanced, comprehensive overview of modern forest management practices and discusses how those practices lead to improved forest management and investment returns.

24Nov 2004

Timberland as an Inflation Hedge

Chung-Hong Fu: Managing Director Economic Research and Analysis

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People have questioned whether or not timberland is a hedge against inflation. In “Timberland as an Inflation Hedge”, the evidence is examined to answer this question.

24Sep 2004

Timberland: The Biological Bond

Chung-Hong Fu: Managing Director Economic Research and Analysis

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When one thinks of timberland, the relationship to fixed income does not readily come to mind. “Timberland: The Biological Bond” discusses the parallels between timberland and fixed income instruments and how timberland portfolios can be structured to create different cash flows.