Why Forestry?

Sustainable Forest Investment Policy

Growing Asset

The primary driver of IForUT’s investment return is the biological growth of the underlying forest assets. Ireland provides an optimum climate for commercial tree growth. IForUT realises the value of its investments through the sale of mature timber and forest thinnings. When mature trees are sold, the forests are replanted, and value is also added through the application of continuous scientific improvements in the trees being planted and methods that are used.

Locations

From its inception, IForUT has been investing in forestry. Although most of its forests are in Ireland, IForUT has also made some investments in the UK.

Investment Policy

Since it started in 1994, the fund has continuously grown through new forest acquisitions and capital growth in the underlying biological asset. Initially, IForUT’s investment portfolio was concentrated on capital growth but, with developing maturity it is now increasingly providing cashflow to investors from timber sales. Matching the needs of our investors to their investment requirements is an ongoing strategic consideration in terms of how the forests are managed and also our ongoing forest acquisition policy.

ESG Management and Reporting

IForUT’s policy is to generate long-term real returns for investors through Sustainable Investment in Forestry.

IForUT’s Sustainable Investment Strategy Objectives are:

Economic return from wood production as a renewable, sustainable building material
Carbon sequestration to combat climate change
Biodiversity enhancement through sustainable forest management practices including dedicated biodiversity space
Social benefits through the provision of recreation, community projects, rural employment and education.