Shop Talk: Timberland investing for the 21st century If you think you know the forest from the trees, think again. The forest, as explained to us by guest Bettina von Hagen, is rich with the wonders of nature, investment opportunities, climate change mitigation and environmental remediation. Why do investors need a differentiated approach to traditional timber investing? What is climate-smart forestry and why should investors consider it as a real asset investing option? How does climate-smart forestry foster innovation to create value for investors? What kind of hold period is required for timber investing to be effective? The co-founder and CEO of Ecotrust Forest Management has those answers. (01/2020)