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A SQUARE 18 Mar 2013

Sunday, March 17, 2013
Global timberland investment trends and the role of U.S. forestry investments in a mixed portfolio.

A SQUARE :: 17Mar13 A SQUARE 18 Mar 2013
Category Timberland
Author Florian Guldner
Analyzing the historic performance of different species and regions, as well as the performance and diversification benefits of U.S. private-equity timberland investments.
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