Watch our video on timberland investments, where Peter Martaller, Senior Sales Corporates & Pensions Germany at BNP Paribas Asset Management, and Dietmar Roessler, Head of Business Development, Securities Services at BNP Paribas, explore the opportunities of this growing asset class.
Timberland refers to sustainably managed forest lands that are primarily used for wood production. As an investment category, timberland investments offer institutional investors stable recurring income, attractive risk‑adjusted returns, and a strong diversification effect thanks to their low correlation with traditional asset classes. They also serve as an effective hedge against inflation and contribute to portfolio stability.
Looking ahead, timberland continues to gain momentum: driven by a growing world population, urbanisation and the green transition, demand for sustainably produced wood is rising—making timberland a strategically important and future‑oriented asset class.