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In the Q2 2022 FRQ, we discussed Russia’s self-imposed ban on exporting “wood in the rough” starting in early 2022, in hopes of spurring their internal forest products industry. At that time, imports into the EU Trade Zone and China more…
This post includes excerpts from the Q2 2024 Forisk Research Quarterly (FRQ) feature article, “Topics on Forest Finance: Investment Criteria and Timberland Liquidity” and from the forthcoming 7th edition of Forest Finance Simplified. Liquidity – the ability to convert assets more…
This post introduces research and topics that will be addressed in the Q2 2024 Forisk Research Quarterly (FRQ), which includes forest industry analysis and timber price forecasts for North America. When deciding where to allocate limited capital, we benefit by more…
This post introduces research and topics that will be addressed in the Q2 2024 Forisk Research Quarterly (FRQ), which includes forest industry analysis and timber price forecasts for North America. Good questions clarify our context, risks, and options. Well-structured questions more…
This post includes themes and topics that will be addressed in the (virtual) Applied Forest Finance course on March 14th, 2024. Early registration ends February 29th! Timberland values, like those of commercial real estate and farmland, derive from their abilities more…
This post includes themes and topics that will be addressed in the (virtual) Applied Forest Finance course on March 14th, 2024. Early registration ends February 29th! The business of forestry does not operate in a vacuum. Investors compare timberlands to more…
This post includes themes and topics related to timberland investment vehicles that will be addressed in the (virtual) Applied Forest Finance course on March 14th, 2024. For me and my family, I rely on investing approaches built on classic lessons more…
This post includes topics addressed in further detail, and with a forest industry case study and summary financials, in the (virtual) Applied Forest Finance course on March 14th, 2024. Investment capital is constrained and limited in most industries, especially in more…
Recently, Dr. Brooks Mendell (President and CEO of Forisk Consulting) participated in an interview with Dr. Aaron Shew, Director of Data Science at Acres, to discuss the timberland industry. Watch the full interview and catch a few key takeaways below. more…
This post, the second of a two-part series, includes topics covered in the (virtual) Timber Market Analysis course on October 11th and 12th, 2023 and in the Forisk Research Quarterly. Also, for those interested in this type of research, please more…