Forestry
investors are helping to boost sustainability, claims FRA.
Seattle,
United States, May 3, 2012 -- Forestry investors are helping to
boost sustainability, claims Forestry Research Associates (FRA).
FRA,
along with a host of other experts, are claiming that the increased
interest in alternative investments, and particularly ethical
investments, is helping to boost the importance of sustainability
around the globe.
A
recent article in the Financial Times also highlighted how investment
in sustainable real estate is also helping to boost the demand for
green buildings, with more and more investors realising the benefit
of putting their cash towards an ethical project.
“There’s
no doubt that green investments are proving more popular these days,
explained FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins. He added,
“Investors are largely disillusioned with the state of economy and
the fact that the banks held all the power for so long.”
FRA
claims that the tide is changing and that investors are increasingly
looking at ways to contribute to a more sustainable way of living and
investing.
Forestry
investment is one of the areas that has attracted a huge amount of
attention in recent years. Investing in sustainable timber
plantations offers a lower-risk option for investors who are keen to
make an impact with their cash. “Investing in timber is less risky
as you don't have to harvest and sell your timber when your trees
reach maturity – you can always hang onto them and watch them
continue to grow until the price is right,” explained Collins.
This,
teamed with the fact that timber demand is soaring in emerging
markets such as India, China and Brazil, means that prices are set to
rise in the coming years. “Investing in timber grown in Canada or
Brazil through firms like Greenwood
Management offers a uniquely profitable and ethical
choice that will help investors get a taste of green investments for
as little as around $15,000,” concluded Mr Collins.
About
Forestry Research Associates
Forestry
Research Associates is a research and advisory consultancy that
focuses on forestry management, sustainability issues and forestry
investment around the globe.
Media
Contact:
Peter
Collins
Forestry
Research Associates
620
Vineyard Lane
Bainbridge
Island, WA 98110
(206)
316 8394
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