Carbon credits could redefine the value of timberland investments.
Timberland investments are evolving beyond traditional timber, lumber, and pulp wood products to become a key player in the sustainability space. The growing demand for natural capital solutions, like carbon credits, has contributed to a near tripling of capital raised by timberland-focused funds between 2019 and 2024.
With alternative buyers entering the market and new mill capacity in the U.S. South, timberland investments are poised for long-term structural tailwinds.