Timber Investment Management Organizations (TIMOs) provide investors access to timber investments and opportunity to diversify their portfolios. TIMOs are intermediaries who research and purchase timber and timberland investments, and are responsible for overseeing and managing those investments for their clients.

Timber can be a very attractive investment option for investors looking to diversify their portfolios. The relatively low volatility of timber values and inflation-hedging aspects of the asset class are other significant attractions to investors. As timber investments are often considered to be uncorrelated with investments in the equity or debt markets, TIMOs can provide valuable diversification benefits to an investor's existing portfolio.

TIMOs are responsible not only for researching possible timber investments, but also for negotiating acquisitions, executing sales, and managing the necessary financial and legal paperwork associated with timber investments. They ensure that an investor's timber investments are properly monitored and managed throughout the entire holding period. This can include making decisions on harvesting and replanting timber, acquiring additional land parcels, and managing the taxes and insurance related to the hold.

The TIMOs also provide periodic reports to clients on the current status of their timber investment and help the investor recognize opportunities when they arise. Furthermore, TIMOs may even assist with the development and implementation of strategies to maximize the financial return of the investor’s timber portfolio.

TIMOs offer several advantages to investors, however, there are some considerations that should be kept in mind when selecting the right TIMO. In addition to a proven track record of success and management of timber investments, investors should consider the TIMO’s experience and qualifications, such as forestry and timberland experience and specialized certification. In order to maximize the returns on their timber investments, investors also need to be able to trust the TIMO that they choose, as well as have total confidence in the accuracy and reliability of their decision-making.

Fortunately, investors have access to many TIMOs that have years of experience and success with timber investments, allowing investors to make sound decisions with confidence and trust knowing their investments are in the right hands.

In conclusion, TIMOs provide access to timber investment opportunities, as well as the expertise and management necessary to successfully steward those investments. With the right TIMO, investors can enjoy the inflation-hedging aspects and volatility benefits of timber investments while also ensuring that their investments are managed properly.