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1. Forestry investment returns
subcategory:Timberland investment you're here
subcategory:Objectives and behavior
subcategory:Influence of change

2. Economics of forest health
subcategory:Quantitative impacts
subcategory:Aggregate impacts
subcategory:Decision support systems

3. Regional resource models
subcategory:Market-level models
subcategory:Regional analyses
subcategory:Landscape/stand models

4. Public policy and objectives
subcategory:Public involvement
subcategory:Rural communities
subcategory:Tropical forestry
subcategory: Public programs

Timberland Investment

Description:

Timber can be considered as part of a larger portfolio of investment options and is similar to other financial instruments in that there are a variety of possible kinds of timber investments within the broader category of timberland investment. These kinds of investment are defined by a combination of biophysical variables, such as species and site quality, and can vary according to the combination of inputs dedicated to their development. Little research exists about the character of timber as an investment instrument including the combination of returns and the degree and timing of risks, and the influence of species, site, and spatial variables.

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modified: 13-MAR-2000
created by:Jeff Prestemon
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