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Launched in 2008, the Forisk Timber REIT (FTR) Index tracks the performance of publicly-traded timberland-owning real estate investment trusts in the US. Firms qualify for the FTR Index – which currently includes Plum Creek (PCL), Rayonier (RYN) and Potlatch (PCH) more…
From the desk of Neena Mishra, Director of Equity Research: On September 27, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, which includes a key provision that benefits public timber REITs. The new law (1) more…
From the desk of Neena Mishra, Director of Equity Research: While Weyerhaeuser (WY) has completed all steps required for converting to REIT status, it technically becomes a REIT upon (1) filing its tax return in early 2011 and (2) electing more…
Earlier this month, Florida voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have changed the state’s development approval process. “Amendment 4” – sponsored by the non-partisan Florida Hometown Democracy – would have required a voter referendum whenever a local government amended more…
Black liquor, a byproduct of the wood pulping process, is an alternative fuel under the IRS Code. In addition, when black liquor is combined with at least 0.1% diesel fuel, it is eligible for the Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit (AFMC). more…
From the desk of Neena Mishra, Director of Equity Research: While investing directly in timberlands requires high starting capital, retail investors can choose from other vehicles which provide exposure to timber and forest products such as REITs, related C-Corporations or more…
Forisk’s market cap weighted FTR (“footer”) Index of publicly-traded, timberland-owning real estate investment trusts (timber REITs) fell 0.48% over the past week as Plum Creek (PCL), Potlatch (PCH), and Rayonier (RYN) released earnings information and absorbed new assessments from ratings more…
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