IN THE PRESS... THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH. DECEMBER 2011
The Sunday Telegraph. December 2011
Basic economics tells us that growing demand combined with a diminishing supply chain will only make this commodity rise exponentially in value
Knowing where to invest during this economic crisis is a real dilemma we all face. With the banking system in turmoil, the stalled housing market and the pension crisis deepening, it raises the question, “Where can I invest safely and get a good return on my investment?” Fortunately, some investment options are shining through this dark cloud of despair, such as forestry. Forestry investments are increasing in popularity as they offer consistent, stabile and therefore predictable returns plus offer environmentally conscious investors peace of mind knowing there money is being invested ethically.
Forestry investments work in a simple way; as trees grow, they become more valuable. The ride isn’t as exciting as the stock market, but instead avoids any unpredictable peaks and troughs. Forestry investments ultimately produce valuable timber, a commodity constantly in demand, projected to rise in-line with the global population thus implying a 55% increase by 2050. Basic economics tells us that growing demand combined with a diminishing supply chain will only make this commodity rise exponentially in value.
Investing in forestry is a relatively simple process. You can invest directly for a savings or family trust fund or, in the case of your personal pension, via a SIPP (Self Invested Personal Pension). Your IFA can advise you on how to invest or you can do it yourself, as some pension trustees offer a ‘self service’ approach.
Ethical Forestry, the leading forestry provider within the UK, offer various investments that can be tailored to each individuals requirements. A typical investment of £18,000 over 12 years projects a total return of £104,189 with regular payouts in years 4,8, 10 & 12, making them ideal for savings plans and pensions.
They also offer 24 year investments that are a popular choice for longer term pension plans. With a shocking 56% of couples aged over 40 having not worked out how much money they will need to live on in retirement - forestry can offer them a valid way of not ‘Sleep Walking Into retirement’. As the investments can be placed within a SIPP using existing pension funds, purchasing a forestry investment can be a made without any additional investment.
Ethical Forestry pride themselves on the fact they own all of their plantations outright and have their professional forestry engineers living on-site caring for investors trees 24 hours a day 7 days a week. In addition, they have created their Forestry Easement trust that buys and protects rainforest adjacent to their land, which helps preserve wildlife that can be so easily lost.
In these uncertain times there is one thing we can all be sure of; trees will always grow, timber will always be in demand and we all need to make provisions for retirement. Reassuringly, Ethical Forestry’s investments uniquely offer a solution for all three whilst making a better world for now and for future generations.
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