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.
What to Know About New Canadian Tariffs: A Brief for U.S. Timberland Investors
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Trump Administration imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada. Given that one-quarter of all the softwood lumber consumed in the United States comes from Canada, U.S. timberland investors are naturally interested in how this could impact their assets.
How the Incoming Trump Administration Policies Could Impact U.S. Timberland Investors
An investor with timberland investments, or with plans to make timberland investments, may be wondering how the incoming Trump presidency will impact the asset class. The potential effects are numerous.
TIR Managing Director, Chung-Hong Fu, Joined Expert Panel at CFA Society of Denmark to Examine Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Market Dynamics and Asset Classes, including Timberland
“Despite rising interest rates last year, timberland values reached record highs due to other market forces,” TIR Managing Director, Economic Research and Analysis, Chung-Hong Fu, explained at the June 26, 2024, CFA Society.
TIR Releases Sustainability Report for 2023
Firm’s Second Annual Report Showcases Its Achievements, Principles, and Priorities That Define Its Commitment to Sustainable Forestry
TIR Director Cory Dukes Gives Inspired Commencement Speech to Graduates of Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources
“As you move forward, consider your obligations to yourself, Warnell, and the broader society we serve” — Warnell alum (2008-2012) and TIR Director of Forest Management, Cory Dukes, advises graduates.
TIR Announces Sale of 758 Acres of Sensitive Lands in Northern Florida
Land Acquired by The Nature Conservancy to Create Continuous Corridor to Support Healthy Habitats and Safe Pathways for Wildlife