Forestry, a vital sideshow in complex farmland story

Forestry is always viewed as a safe investment, even by farmers who may see higher returns from different uses of their land.
One important show that has been going on in the wings is the institutional interest in forestry. It’s something that’s been building very quietly over the past few years in the background.
A lot of the activity in this sector goes on far from the headlines with large tracts changing hands without making it onto public listings of auctioneers’ websites.