We bring clients expertise from decades of experience in timberland investing and management. Our reach is truly global, having worked with clients in 10 countries and more than US$10 billion invested in timberlands around the world since 2002.
Timberland investments require specific technical expertise. Beginning with the evaluation and entry process and continuing through portfolio administration and exit strategy formulation, the advice of experienced consultants is essential.
We offer clients resources in these important activities:
- Board presentations
- Conflict-of-interest resolution
- Conservation easement assessments
- Consultation with tax and legal counsel
- Contract compliance
- Contract dispute resolution
- Deal due diligence, negotiation and structure
- Fiduciary services
- Governance and investor representation
- Financial accounting report design
- Financial modeling and analysis
- Forestland value optimization
- Industry and market trends
- Internal controls
- International investment trends
- Investment management contract negotiations
- Investment performance measurement and monitoring
- Land sale strategy and analysis
- Large-scale forest management
- Manager search, selection and due diligence
- Management and incentive fee design and verification
- Mandate design and objectives
- Minority interest issues, entry and exit
- Property management structure and negotiation
- Reporting design and standards
- Specialized problem solving
- Thought leadership and strategy
- Timber marketing reviews and harvest plan optimization
- Timberland valuation analysis
- Trend analysis
- Wood supply agreements