What “green” characteristics do timberland investments offer?
• Timber is a renewable and sustainable resource, unlike nonrenewable natural resources such as oil, minerals, and coal. Moreover, timber requires less energy to produce than other products. While timber is growing, the trees refresh our atmosphere by consuming carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Also, timberlands under professional management are generally healthier and more sustainable long-term than publicly owned lands. Replanting trees renews wildlife habitats and preserves forestlands for future generations, while silvicultural programs help trees grow healthier and stronger.
