Alternative Investments

Timberland Investment

Definition

What is Timberland Investment?

Ownership of forest assets for biological growth, timber sales, and land value.

Example in practice

Trees grow while the manager waits for favourable timber prices.

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A company that finances producers in exchange for a percentage of revenue or output.

A financing arrangement granting the investor the right to buy part of future production at a predetermined price.

Non-bank lending to privately held companies or assets.

An investment combining debt and derivatives to create a defined payoff.

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