Tag: timberland
Know Questions to Ask: Investing in Timberland
As with any major buying decision, it’s important to ask the right questions if you are thinking about investing in timberland. A recent blog post on Land.com lays out a number of good questions to ask as you determine whether such an investment is right for you. Some examples: What are the advantages of buying… more Know Questions to Ask: Investing in Timberland
Buying Timber Never Goes Out of Style
If you’re looking to buy a recreational property, it’s smart to consider the timber on a property as part of your buying decision. Buying timber never really goes out of style, and now is a good time to look at timber as part of a long-term investment strategy, according to a recent story in Barron’s.… more Buying Timber Never Goes Out of Style
Why Invest in Timberland?
We asked Bob King – a frequent contributor and Accredited Land Consultant – here’s what he had to say: There are lots of reasons to invest in timberland but I’d sum it up with these three reasons: It enjoys strong returns with low volatility. It’s a great hedge against inflation. Having it in your portfolio… more Why Invest in Timberland?
As the trees grow…
…so can the value of the asset. And that’s more important to a majority of those who participated in the July 2015 LandThink Pulse that revealed that 65.1% of respondents would be more concerned with capital appreciation than immediate cash flow, if they were to invest in timberland. According to the article, “Timberland has become… more As the trees grow…
Potlatch Completes Timberland Acquisition
December 8, 2014 Potlatch Completes Timberland Acquisition and Board Increases Dividend 7% SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 8, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Potlatch Corporation (Nasdaq:PCH) announced today that it has closed the previously announced purchase of approximately 201,000 acres of timberlands in Alabama and Mississippi from affiliates of Resource Management Service, LLC for $384 million. The transaction… more Potlatch Completes Timberland Acquisition