The nature of timberland investing has changed. Due to pent-up demand from institutional fund managers, mega-transactions of $100 Million or more will remain overpriced, while transactions of $10 to $50 million will trade at relative discount. This creates opportunity for direct investors – private individuals, family offices, self-organized partnerships, and institutional investors – with an interest in direct ownership in lieu of commingled funds.
For a full discussion of our investment rationale, email Jim Rinehart at Rinehart@investmentforestry.