TIR News and Views
TIR strives to be a thought-leader in the timberland investment sector and we occasionally share news about our activities and our views about timberland investing and forestry issues. Stay informed with our latest news and perspectives.
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: Its Importance to Timberland Investors
On July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (the “Housing Act”) became law. The Act’s goal is to make housing in the United States more affordable by encouraging both new home building and more spending on home improvement. Timberland investors stand to benefit.
TIR Releases 2025 Sustainability Report
Firm's Fourth Annual Report Highlights How Sustainability Principles Are Embedded in Day-to-Day Forest Management
Collaborative Conservation Effort Expands Savage Gulf State Park for Future Generations
Savage Gulf State Park, one of Tennessee’s newest additions to the state park system, has grown by 670 acres following the successful conservation of privately owned forestland on the Cumberland Plateau.
Making Sense of the U.S. Housing Sector: A Perspective for Timberland Investors
Following a period of robust performance in 2021 and 2022, the U.S. housing sector has since moved at a slower pace. Over the last three years, key indicators, such as sales of existing homes, new residential construction, and home improvement spending, have remained weak. For timberland investors, this matters, as timber markets are structurally tied to the housing sector. More than 70% of U.S. lumber demand is driven by new home building or home improvement.
Update: New Duties on U.S. Lumber Imports from Canada Go Into Effect
Over the past month, duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports into the United States have increased significantly.
TIR Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
Firm’s Third Annual Report Showcases the Achievements, Principles, and Priorities That Define Its Commitment to Sustainable Forestry