In this detailed report, Gresham House looks at the drivers behind global timber consumption, which we believe will result in increasing timber prices and therefore also forestry asset values.
Over the past 20 years, global timber consumption has increased by 1.1% per annum. Over the next 30 years, Gresham House expects timber consumption to rise by 3.1% per annum.
Looking at the global picture, the vast majority of countries have set significant targets to reduce carbon emissions towards net zero by 2050.
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